2023 Best Value Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Social Sciences School for You
In 2020-2021, 205,984 social sciences students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #6 most popular in the country.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Value Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 129 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for social sciences students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 15% Best Social Sciences Schools
Our 2023 rankings named American Public University System the best value school in the Southeast Region for social sciences students. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at American Military University are $7,360 per year. On average, social sciences graduates from American Military University take out $20,447 in student loans while working on their degree.
American Military University also claimed a spot on our Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
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The excellent programs at Western Carolina University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best social sciences schools in the Southeast Region . WCU is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Cullowhee.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCU are $8,367 per year. On average, social sciences graduates from WCU take out $23,907 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $164.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Florida-Online is a great value for social sciences students. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF Online is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
UF Online undergraduate students pay an average of $16,579 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at UF Online take out is $17,987. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $183, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
In addition to its great value ranking, UF Online is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Arkansas State University - Main Campus is a great value for social sciences students. Located in the small city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at A-State are $12,698 a year. The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at A-State take out is $31,500.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Liberty University is a great value for social sciences students. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Liberty University are $16,160 per year. Social Sciences majors at Liberty University take out an average of $25,813 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Valdosta State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for social sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. VSU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Valdosta.
VSU undergraduate students pay an average of $17,638 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, social sciences majors at VSU accumulate an average of around $32,344 in student debt.
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University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the large city of Tampa.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at USF Tampa are $17,324 a year. While working on their degree, social sciences majors at USF Tampa accumulate an average of around $23,635 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $160.
In addition to its great value ranking, USF Tampa is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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University of North Georgia landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value social sciences programs. UNG is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Dahlonega.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNG are $16,014 per year. On average, social sciences graduates from UNG take out $22,998 in student loans while working on their degree.
UNG also claimed a spot on our Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value social sciences programs. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public school located in the city of Charlotte.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNC Charlotte are $20,622 per year. While working on their degree, social sciences majors at UNC Charlotte accumulate an average of around $25,631 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $171.
UNC Charlotte also claimed a spot on our Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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University of Memphis came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UofM are $14,088 a year. The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at UofM take out is $26,796.
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University of West Georgia ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the fringe town of Carrollton, University of West Georgia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at University of West Georgia are $17,576 per year. On average, social sciences graduates from University of West Georgia take out $27,037 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $178, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Louisiana Tech University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Louisiana Tech is a fairly large public school located in the town of Ruston.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Louisiana Tech are $16,806 a year. After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from Louisiana Tech carry an average student debtload of $26,877.
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Athens State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the fringe town of Athens, Athens State University is a public school with a small student population.
Athens State University undergraduate students pay an average of $15,810 in tuition and fees each year.
Athens State University also claimed a spot on our Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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Kennesaw State University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value social sciences programs. KSU Georgia is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at KSU Georgia are $17,690 per year. Social Sciences majors at KSU Georgia take out an average of $29,225 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $248, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Shepherd University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Shepherd University is a small public school located in the fringe town of Shepherdstown.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Shepherd University are $18,224 a year. While working on their degree, social sciences majors at Shepherd University accumulate an average of around $24,658 in student debt.
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Columbus State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. CSU is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Columbus.
CSU undergraduate students pay an average of $17,295 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at CSU take out is $38,765.
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Christopher Newport University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for social sciences students. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Newport News, CNU is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CNU are $27,790 a year. While working on their degree, social sciences majors at CNU accumulate an average of around $24,150 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $427.
In addition to its great value ranking, CNU is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Florida State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public school with a very large student population.
Florida State undergraduate students pay an average of $21,683 in tuition and fees each year. Social Sciences majors at Florida State take out an average of $22,156 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $158, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Florida State also did well on our Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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University of Central Florida landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value social sciences programs. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UCF are $22,467 a year. While working on their degree, social sciences majors at UCF accumulate an average of around $21,017 in student debt.
UCF excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Augusta University | Augusta, GA |
| 21 | James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA |
| 22 | University of Central Arkansas | Conway, AR |
| 23 | Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville, TN |
| 24 | Troy University | Troy, AL |
| 25 | University of North Carolina at Wilmington | Wilmington, NC |
Best Social Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best social sciences colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5,208 |
| West Virginia | 788 |
| Mississippi | 722 |
| South Carolina | 1,876 |
| Florida | 8,162 |
| Virginia | 7,636 |
| Arkansas | 897 |
| Alabama | 1,640 |
| Kentucky | 1,344 |
| Georgia | 3,932 |
| Tennessee | 2,210 |
| Louisiana | 1,534 |
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Majors Related to Social Sciences
Social Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Economics | 49,055 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
| Anthropology | 11,415 |
| Criminology | 11,039 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8,526 |
| Other Social Sciences | 2,414 |
| Urban Studies | 1,507 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 541 |
| Archeology | 339 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 88 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Social Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 327,871 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Communication & Journalism | 120,571 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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