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.
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2023 Best Value Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for social sciences majors pursuing a .
Top 15% Best Social Sciences Schools
Our analysis found American Public University System to be the best value school for social sciences students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.
American Military University undergraduate students pay an average of $7,360 in tuition and fees each 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 town of Cullowhee.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WCU are $8,367 a 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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The excellent programs at University of Florida-Online helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best social sciences schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the 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.
The excellent programs at Arkansas State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best social sciences schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the small city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public college with a fairly 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.
Out of the 129 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Liberty University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly 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.
With a ranking of #6, Valdosta State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for social sciences students. 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.
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 fairly large public school located in the large city of Tampa.
USF Tampa undergraduate students pay an average of $17,324 in tuition and fees each 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.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, USF Tampa also did well on our Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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With a ranking of #8, University of North Georgia did quite well on this year’s best value schools for social sciences students. 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 excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public school located in the city of Charlotte.
UNC Charlotte undergraduate students pay an average of $20,622 in tuition and fees each 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.
In addition to its great value ranking, UNC Charlotte is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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With a ranking of #10, University of Memphis did quite well on this year’s best value schools for social sciences students. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UofM are $14,088 per 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 large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at University of West Georgia are $17,576 a 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.
Louisiana Tech University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value social sciences programs. Louisiana Tech is a large public school located in the distant town of Ruston.
Louisiana Tech undergraduate students pay an average of $16,806 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from Louisiana Tech carry an average student debtload of $26,877.
Athens State University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value social sciences programs. Located in the fringe town of Athens, Athens State University is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Athens State University are $15,810 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Athens State University is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Kennesaw State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. KSU Georgia is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw.
KSU Georgia undergraduate students pay an average of $17,690 in tuition and fees each 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.
Shepherd University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value social sciences programs. Shepherd University is a small public school located in the fringe town of Shepherdstown.
Shepherd University undergraduate students pay an average of $18,224 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, social sciences majors at Shepherd University accumulate an average of around $24,658 in student debt.
With a ranking of #16, Columbus State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for social sciences students. 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 came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Newport News, CNU is a public school 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 landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value social sciences programs. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Florida State are $21,683 per 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.
Florida State excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list.
University of Central Florida landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value social sciences programs. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public college with a fairly 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.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UCF also did well on our Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Honorable Mentions
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 |
| South Carolina | 1,876 |
| Florida | 8,162 |
| Virginia | 7,636 |
| Arkansas | 897 |
| Mississippi | 722 |
| Louisiana | 1,534 |
| Alabama | 1,640 |
| Kentucky | 1,344 |
| Georgia | 3,932 |
| Tennessee | 2,210 |
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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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