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2023 Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major

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Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Other Social Sciences is the 182nd most popular major in the country with 2,414 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, other social sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $35,015 and had an average of $23,193 in loans still to pay off.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major” ranking, we looked at 154 colleges that offer a degree in other social sciences. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in other social sciences.

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Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major

The colleges and universities below are the best for other social sciences students.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Berkeley. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major list. University of California - Berkeley is a large public school situated in Berkeley, California. It awarded 217 ’s other social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Other Social Sciences at University of California - Berkeley

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Towson University
Towson, Maryland

Out of the 154 schools in the Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Towson University landed the #2 spot on the list. Towson University is a public institution located in Towson, Maryland. The school has a large population, and it awarded 210 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Read full report on Other Social Sciences at Towson

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia University in the City of New York. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major list. Columbia University in the City of New York is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 206 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Other Social Sciences at Columbia

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New York University
New York, New York

Out of the 154 schools in the Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major that were part of this year’s ranking, New York University landed the #4 spot on the list. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s other social sciences degrees to 88 students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%.

Read full report on Other Social Sciences at New York University

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Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Capella University. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this large private for-profit school handed out 78 diplomas to qualified ’s other social sciences students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Other Social Sciences at Capella University

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Rose State College
Midwest City, Oklahoma

Rose State College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Midwest City, Oklahoma, and it awarded 69 ’s other social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Full RSC Other Social Sciences Report

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Central Michigan University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major ranking. Central Michigan is a fairly large school located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan that handed out 68 ’s other social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Central Michigan University Other Social Sciences Report

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Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, California

Azusa Pacific University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major ranking. Azusa Pacific University is located in Azusa, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 58 ’s other social sciences degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Other Social Sciences at Azusa Pacific University

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With a ranking of #9, University of California - San Diego did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major list. UCSD is a large public school situated in La Jolla, California. It awarded 57 ’s other social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Other Social Sciences at UCSD

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University of Southern Maine landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major ranking. University of Southern Maine is a medium-sized public school situated in Portland, Maine. It awarded 55 ’s other social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Southern Maine Other Social Sciences Report

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University of Washington - Tacoma Campus ranked #11 on this year’s Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major list. Tacoma, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s other social sciences degrees to 50 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full UW Tacoma Other Social Sciences Report

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California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major ranking, coming in at #12. Located in San Luis Obispo, California, this large public school handed out 45 degrees to qualified ’s other social sciences students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Other Social Sciences at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

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Clark University
Worcester, Massachusetts

Clark University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major ranking. Worcester, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s other social sciences degrees to 45 students in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Other Social Sciences at Clark

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Wilmington University
New Castle, Delaware

Wilmington University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major ranking. Wilmington University is a fairly large school located in New Castle, Delaware that handed out 38 ’s other social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Other Social Sciences at Wilmington University

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St Lawrence University
Canton, New York

With a ranking of #15, St Lawrence University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major list. Located in Canton, New York, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 35 degrees to qualified ’s other social sciences students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Other Social Sciences at St. Lawrence

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University of Wisconsin - Green Bay did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major ranking, coming in at #15. UW - Green Bay is a public institution located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 37 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full UW - Green Bay Other Social Sciences Report

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Carl Albert State College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major ranking, coming in at #15. Carl Albert State College is a small public school situated in Poteau, Oklahoma. It awarded 35 ’s other social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Other Social Sciences at Carl Albert State College

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major ranking. Located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, this large public school awarded 35 degrees to qualified ’s other social sciences students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

Full Rutgers New Brunswick Other Social Sciences Report

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, Connecticut

Wesleyan University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major ranking. Wesleyan U is a small school located in Middletown, Connecticut that handed out 30 ’s other social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

Read full report on Other Social Sciences at Wesleyan University

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Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland

Loyola University Maryland landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major ranking. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s other social sciences degrees to 30 students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Loyola Maryland Other Social Sciences Report

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University of Rochester
Rochester, New York

University of Rochester landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major ranking. University of Rochester is a fairly large school located in Rochester, New York that handed out 29 ’s other social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full University of Rochester Other Social Sciences Report

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SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, New York

SUNY Empire State College landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major ranking. SUNY Empire State College is a medium-sized public school situated in Saratoga Springs, New York. It awarded 33 ’s other social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Other Social Sciences at SUNY Empire

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With a ranking of #23, University of California - Riverside did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major list. UCR is a large school located in Riverside, California that handed out 27 ’s other social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Other Social Sciences at University of California - Riverside

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Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major ranking. K College is a small school located in Kalamazoo, Michigan that handed out 27 ’s other social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Kalamazoo College Other Social Sciences Report

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University of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #25 on this year’s Most Well Attended Other Social Sciences Major list. This large school is located in Amherst, Massachusetts, and it awarded 26 ’s other social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full University of Massachusetts Amherst Other Social Sciences Report

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