2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Social Sciences School for You
With 205,984 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, social sciences is the #6 most popular major in the United States.
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To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 177 schools in the Southwest Region 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.
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2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for social sciences majors pursuing a .
Top 25 Most Popular Southwest Region Schools in Social Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named The University of Texas at Austin the most popular school in the Southwest Region for social sciences students. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from UT Austin carry an average student debt load of $21,754. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $240, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The excellent programs at Texas A&M University - College Station helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best social sciences schools in the Southwest Region . Texas A&M College Station is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of College Station.
While working on their degree, social sciences majors at Texas A&M College Station accumulate an average of around $20,658 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $255, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Arizona State University - Tempe is a great place for social sciences students. Located in the midsize city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from ASU - Tempe carry an average student debt load of $24,425. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $319.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Arizona State University - Skysong is a great place for social sciences students. Located in the city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public school with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, social sciences majors at ASU - Skysong accumulate an average of around $24,425 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $319.
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Out of the 177 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arizona landed the # 5 spot on the list. University of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson.
Social Sciences majors at University of Arizona take out an average of $23,188 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $350, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of Houston ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list. UH is a very large public school located in the city of Houston.
Social Sciences majors at UH take out an average of $22,222 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $281, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #7, Texas State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for social sciences students. Texas State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of San Marcos.
After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from Texas State carry an average student debt load of $21,622. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $278.
Northern Arizona University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. NAU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Flagstaff.
The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at NAU take out is $20,746. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $344.
University of North Texas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for social sciences students. It came in at #9 on the list. UNT is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Denton.
On average, social sciences graduates from UNT take out $20,761 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $198, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list. University of Oklahoma is a very large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman.
The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at University of Oklahoma take out is $23,027.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public school with a very large student population.
Social Sciences majors at UNM take out an average of $20,321 in student loans while working on their egree.
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With a ranking of #11, Texas Tech University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for social sciences students. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public college with a very large student population.
Social Sciences majors at Texas Tech take out an average of $23,289 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $290.
The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular social sciences programs. Located in the large city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from UTSA carry an average student debt load of $22,866. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $128, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Southern Methodist University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for social sciences students. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at SMU take out is $21,125.
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Rice University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Houston, Rice is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at Rice take out is $13,000.
Central New Mexico Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for social sciences students. It came in at #15 on the list. CNM is a fairly large public school located in the city of Albuquerque.
Social Sciences majors at CNM take out an average of $11,990 in student loans while working on their egree.
The University of Texas at Dallas came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. UT Dallas is a very large public school located in the city of Richardson.
While working on their degree, social sciences majors at UT Dallas accumulate an average of around $19,517 in student debt.
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Tulsa Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for social sciences students. It came in at #18 on the list. Tulsa Community College is a large public school located in the large city of Tulsa.
The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at Tulsa Community College take out is $15,423.
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Texas Christian University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. TCU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Fort Worth.
The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at TCU take out is $23,667. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $584, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Baylor University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, social sciences majors at Baylor accumulate an average of around $24,969 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $716, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #21, Blinn College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for social sciences students. Located in the distant town of Brenham, Blinn College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular social sciences programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Edinburg, UT Rio Grande Valley is a public school with a fairly large student population.
On average, social sciences graduates from UT Rio Grande Valley take out $12,831 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Texas A&M University - San Antonio ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region list. Texas A&M San Antonio is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of San Antonio.
Social Sciences majors at Texas A&M San Antonio take out an average of $18,522 in student loans while working on their egree.
New Mexico State University - Main Campus came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. NMSU Main Campus is a large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Las Cruces.
After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from NMSU Main Campus carry an average student debt load of $19,590.
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The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular social sciences programs. Located in the city of Arlington, UT Arlington is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, social sciences majors at UT Arlington accumulate an average of around $21,103 in student debt.
Rest of the Top Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Social Sciences students in the Southwest Region that almost earned our Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | The University of Texas at El Paso | El Paso, TX |
| 28 | Austin Community College District | Austin, TX |
| 29 | Angelo State University | San Angelo, TX |
| 30 | Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, TX |
| 31 | Trinity University | San Antonio, TX |
| 32 | Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ |
| 33 | Texas Woman’s University | Denton, TX |
| 34 | St. Mary’s University | San Antonio, TX |
| 35 | University of Houston - Clear Lake | Houston, TX |
Best Social Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best social sciences schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 3,347 |
| Texas | 8,901 |
| New Mexico | 831 |
| Oklahoma | 1,373 |
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 |
Majors Similar 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 25 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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