Science, Technology & Society programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for science, technology & society students pursuing a degree.
Choosing a Great Science, Technology & Society School
The school you choose for science, technology & society can shape your career. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Science, Technology & Society rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Science, Technology & Society Rankings by Degree Level
We offer several rankings, including this Best Science, Technology & Society Schools list, to help you decide. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Stanford University tops our 2027 ranking of the best science, technology & society schools. Stanford University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Stanford. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. Stanford University awarded about 74 science, technology & society degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their science, technology & society degree from Stanford University earn around $44,736 in the first couple years of their career. Stanford University graduates carry a median of $10,492 in student loans.
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Wesleyan University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best science, technology & society schools. Located in the city of Middletown, Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 science, technology & society degrees were awarded at Wesleyan University in the most recent year. Graduates of the science, technology & society program make about $39,764 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,125.
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Vanderbilt University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in science, technology & society, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. There were roughly 16 science, technology & society students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the science, technology & society program make about $77,997 in their early career. Vanderbilt University graduates carry a median of $13,975 in student loans.
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University Of California Davis came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best science, technology & society schools. Located in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. University Of California Davis awarded about 15 science, technology & society degrees in the most recent data year. Science, Technology & Society graduates of University Of California Davis earn a median of $53,749 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,404.
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A rank of #5 makes Brown University one of the top schools for science, technology & society. Set in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 54 science, technology & society students who graduated with this degree at Brown University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the science, technology & society program make about $166,469 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,025.
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James Madison University earned the #6 position for science, technology & society this year. Set in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. James Madison University awarded about 61 science, technology & society degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the science, technology & society program make about $54,235 in their early career. James Madison University graduates carry a median of $23,875 in student loans.
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Arizona State University earned the #7 position for science, technology & society this year. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 28 science, technology & society degrees were awarded at Arizona State University in the most recent year. Science, Technology & Society graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $39,993 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete this degree.
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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus came in at #8 for science, technology & society this year. This very large public university is located in the city of University Park. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 science, technology & society students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their science, technology & society degree from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn around $60,523 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,266.
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North Carolina State University At Raleigh landed the #9 spot for science, technology & society this year. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 52 science, technology & society students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, science, technology & society degree recipients from North Carolina State University At Raleigh generally make around $43,150. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans.
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University Of Washington Bothell Campus ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best science, technology & society schools. Located in the suburb of Bothell, University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 science, technology & society degrees were awarded at University Of Washington Bothell Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, science, technology & society degree recipients from University Of Washington Bothell Campus generally make around $65,492. Typical student debt for the program is $15,807.
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Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus came in at #11 for science, technology & society this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Atlanta. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus graduates 94% of students within six years. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus awarded about 49 science, technology & society degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their science, technology & society degree from Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus earn around $40,297 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,125.
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Southeastern Louisiana University came in at #12 for science, technology & society this year. This large public university is located in the city of Hammond. Southeastern Louisiana University graduates 45% of students within six years. About 12 science, technology & society degrees were awarded at Southeastern Louisiana University in the most recent year. Students who receive their science, technology & society degree from Southeastern Louisiana University earn around $42,682 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,323.
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Farmingdale State College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best science, technology & society schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Farmingdale. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 207 science, technology & society degrees were awarded at Farmingdale State College in the most recent year. Science, Technology & Society graduates of Farmingdale State College earn a median of $31,638 early in their careers. Farmingdale State College graduates carry a median of $18,006 in student loans.
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Vassar College came in at #14 for science, technology & society this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie. About 91% of students finish within six years. About 18 science, technology & society degrees were awarded at Vassar College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, science, technology & society degree recipients from Vassar College generally make around $27,215. Vassar College graduates carry a median of $18,593 in student loans.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 14 schools evaluated.
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 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).
