2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Hampshire
Finding the Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree School for You
Social Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in New Hampshire. With 1,458 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 9th out of all the majors we track in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Most Popular Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Hampshire ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 12 schools in New Hampshire to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Hampshire
Check out the social sciences bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in New Hampshire.
Top 10 Most Popular Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Dartmouth College to be the most popular school for social sciences students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in New Hampshire. Located in the remote town of Hanover, Dartmouth is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 450 students majoring in social sciences at Dartmouth, 53% are male and 47% are female.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Southern New Hampshire University is a great place for social sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. SNHU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Manchester.
About 67% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 33% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of New Hampshire - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Hampshire list. UNH is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Durham.
About 54% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 46% are male.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Saint Anselm College is a great place for social sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. St. Anselm College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Manchester.
Of the 93 students majoring in social sciences at St. Anselm College, 52% are male and 48% are female.
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Out of the 12 schools in New Hampshire that were part of this year’s ranking, Keene State College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Keene, Keene State is a public school with a small student population.
Women make up 63% of the social sciences majors at the school.
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Plymouth State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for social sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the town of Plymouth, Plymouth State is a public college with a small student population.
Women make up 38% of the social sciences majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #7, New England College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for social sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the rural area of Henniker, NEC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 15 students majoring in social sciences at NEC, 93% are male and 7% are female.
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Franklin Pierce University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Hampshire ranking. Located in the rural area of Rindge, Franklin Pierce is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Colby - Sawyer College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Hampshire ranking. Located in the rural area of New London, Colby - Sawyer is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Rivier University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree social sciences programs. Rivier is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Nashua.
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Request InformationBest Social Sciences Colleges in the New England Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Maine | 933 |
| Rhode Island | 1,124 |
| Massachusetts | 8,752 |
| Connecticut | 2,891 |
| Vermont | 769 |
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 12 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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