2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Rhode Island
Finding the Best Social Sciences Master's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, social sciences was ranked 4th in Rhode Island. In fact, 1,124 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Social Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Rhode Island ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Rhode Island to see which ones were the most popular master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Social Sciences Master's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Rhode Island Schools for a Master's in Social Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named Brown University the most popular school in Rhode Island for social sciences students working on their master’s degree. Brown is a large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Providence.
About 42% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 58% are male.
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Out of the 4 schools in Rhode Island that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Rhode Island landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Kingston, URI is a public college with a large student population.
About 33% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 67% are male.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Salve Regina University is a great place for social sciences students working on their master’s degree. Salve Regina is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Newport.
About 33% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 67% are male.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Roger Williams University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular social sciences schools in Rhode Island. Located in the large suburb of Bristol, RWU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 50% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 50% are male.
Request InformationBest Social Sciences Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 1,458 |
| Maine | 933 |
| 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 Related Majors
| 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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