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2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in Rhode Island

9 Colleges
$36,441 Avg Salary
$22,455 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Social Sciences 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in Rhode Island ranking. This report analyzed 9 schools in Rhode Island to see which ones were the most popular 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 programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Rhode Island.

#1

Brown University

Providence, RI

Our analysis found Brown University to be the most popular school for social sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Rhode Island. Brown is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence.

The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at Brown take out is $16,219.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Rhode Island is a great place for social sciences students. Located in the large suburb of Kingston, URI is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Social Sciences majors at URI take out an average of $23,174 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $280.

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#3

Providence College

Providence, RI

Out of the 9 schools in Rhode Island that were part of this year’s ranking, Providence College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Providence is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Providence.

On average, social sciences graduates from Providence take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#4

Rhode Island College

Providence, RI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rhode Island College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in Rhode Island list. Located in the large suburb of Providence, RIC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

On average, social sciences graduates from RIC take out $22,536 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Social Sciences at Rhode Island College Report

The excellent programs at Roger Williams University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best social sciences schools in Rhode Island. Located in the suburb of Bristol, RWU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from RWU carry an average student debt load of $26,682.

Full Social Sciences at Roger Williams University Report

#6

Salve Regina University

Newport, RI

Salve Regina University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in Rhode Island ranking. Salve Regina is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Newport.

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#7

Bryant University

Smithfield, RI

Bryant University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular social sciences programs. Bryant is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Smithfield.

While working on their degree, social sciences majors at Bryant accumulate an average of around $26,500 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #8, Johnson & Wales University - Providence did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for social sciences students. Located in the medium-sized city of Providence, JWU Providence is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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Johnson & Wales University - Online landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular social sciences programs. Located in the city of Providence, JWU Online is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Social Sciences Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular Social Sciences Colleges 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

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 9 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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