2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Maryland
Finding the Best Social Sciences Associate Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, social sciences was ranked 6th in Maryland. In fact, 5,314 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Social Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Maryland to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Social Sciences program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Maryland
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Social Sciences Associate Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Maryland Schools for an Associate in Social Sciences
Our analysis found Frederick Community College to be the most popular school for social sciences students who want to pursue a associate degree in Maryland. Frederick Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Frederick.
About 67% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 33% are male.
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Out of the 4 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Montgomery College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 4 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Cecil College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Cecil College is a small public school located in the rural area of North East.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Strayer University - Maryland is a great place for social sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Suitland, Strayer University - Maryland is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest Social Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 3,601 |
| Pennsylvania | 8,021 |
| New York | 17,106 |
| Delaware | 865 |
| District of Columbia | 4,643 |
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 4 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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