by our College Data Analytics Team
Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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 Social Sciences Major in Pennsylvania” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
In 2020-2021, 18,997 people earned their degree in general social sciences, making the major the 54th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, general social sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $32,991 and had an average of $24,438 in loans still to pay off.
Across Pennsylvania, there were 266 general social sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $38,933 and $32,361 respectively.
This year’s “Most Well Attended Social Sciences Major in Pennsylvania” ranking looked at 24 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general social sciences. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in general social sciences.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Social Sciences Major in Pennsylvania”.
Out of the 24 schools in the Most Well Attended Social Sciences Major in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Harrisburg Area Community College landed the #1 spot on the list. HACC is a fairly large school located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania that handed out 59 ’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Out of the 24 schools in the Most Well Attended Social Sciences Major in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, California University of Pennsylvania landed the #2 spot on the list. California University of Pennsylvania is located in California, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 58 ’s social sciences degrees to qualified students.
Full California University of Pennsylvania General Social Sciences Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Community College of Allegheny County. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Social Sciences Major in Pennsylvania. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this fairly large public school awarded 13 degrees to qualified ’s social sciences students in 2020-2021.
Full Community College of Allegheny County General Social Sciences Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Social Sciences Major in Pennsylvania list. Pitt is a large school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 11 ’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bucks County Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Social Sciences Major in Pennsylvania list. Bucks County Community College is located in Newtown, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11 ’s social sciences degrees to qualified students.
Read full report on General Social Sciences at Bucks County Community College
Lock Haven University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Social Sciences Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Lock Haven University is a public institution located in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Reading Area Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Social Sciences Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Reading, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s social sciences degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #7, Montgomery County Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Social Sciences Major in Pennsylvania list. Blue Bell, Pennsylvania is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s social sciences degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #9, Waynesburg University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Social Sciences Major in Pennsylvania list. Waynesburg University is a small school located in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania that handed out 7 ’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Social Sciences Major in Pennsylvania ranking. This small school is located in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 6 ’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #11, Wilson College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Social Sciences Major in Pennsylvania list. Wilson is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Misericordia University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Social Sciences Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Dallas, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s social sciences degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.
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 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.
Read full report on General Social Sciences at Misericordia University
Robert Morris University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Social Sciences Major in Pennsylvania ranking. RMU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. It awarded 4 ’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on General Social Sciences at Robert Morris University
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Social Sciences Major in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #14. Bryn Athyn College is a small school located in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania that handed out 2 ’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Read full report on General Social Sciences at Bryn Athyn College
University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Social Sciences Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Johnstown, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s social sciences degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Luzerne County Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Well Attended Social Sciences Major in Pennsylvania list. This small school is located in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 1 ’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Luzerne County Community College General Social Sciences Report
With a ranking of #16, University of Pittsburgh - Bradford did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Social Sciences Major in Pennsylvania list. University of Pittsburgh - Bradford is a small public school situated in Bradford, Pennsylvania. It awarded 1 ’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about General Social Sciences at University of Pittsburgh - Bradford
University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Social Sciences Major in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #16. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified ’s social sciences students in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% 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%.
Read full report on General Social Sciences at University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Social Sciences Major in Pennsylvania ranking. University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg is a small school located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania that handed out 1 ’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg General Social Sciences Report
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Social Sciences Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, this medium-sized public school handed out 0 degrees to qualified ’s social sciences students in 2020-2021.
Read more about General Social Sciences at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Albright College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Social Sciences Major in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #20. This small school is located in Reading, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 0 ’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Social Sciences Major in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #20. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in Cheyney, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Cheyney University of Pennsylvania General Social Sciences Report
Juniata College landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Social Sciences Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Juniata is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. It awarded 0 ’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.8% 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%.
Widener University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Social Sciences Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Widener University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Chester, Pennsylvania. It awarded 0 ’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on General Social Sciences at Widener University
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