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Most Popular Social Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee

2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee

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$26,170 Avg Salary
$14,781 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Social Sciences Associate Degree School for You

Social Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in Tennessee. With 2,210 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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.

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 Tennessee ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Tennessee 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.

Check out the social sciences associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Tennessee.

Our 2023 rankings named Roane State Community College the most popular school in Tennessee for social sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Harriman, Roane State Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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#1

Lane College

Jackson, TN

Our analysis found Lane College to be the most popular school for social sciences students who want to pursue a associate degree in Tennessee. Located in the city of Jackson, Lane College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#3

Cumberland University

Lebanon, TN

The in-demand associate degree programs at Cumberland University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular social sciences schools in Tennessee. Located in the town of Lebanon, CU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Out of the 4 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Strayer University - Tennessee landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Memphis, Strayer University - Tennessee is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that 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
Louisiana 1,534

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

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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to AndrГ© KГјnzelmann.

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