by our College Data Analytics TeamGeneral Social Sciences 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 67 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general social sciences students pursuing a degree.
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See the highest-ranked general social sciences schools offering a associate’s degree below.
De Anza College tops our 2027 ranking of the best general social sciences schools. Set in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a very large public institution. De Anza College awarded about 107 general social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. De Anza College graduates carry a median of $7,271 in student loans. Get the full general social sciences details for De Anza College
College Of San Mateo came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best general social sciences schools. This large public university is located in the city of San Mateo. College Of San Mateo awarded about 183 general social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $12,831. Read more about the general social sciences program at College Of San Mateo
A rank of #3 makes San Diego Miramar College one of the top schools for general social sciences. San Diego Miramar College is a very large public school located in the city of San Diego. About 111 general social sciences degrees were awarded at San Diego Miramar College in the most recent year. General Social Sciences graduates of San Diego Miramar College earn a median of $41,038 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,098. See the full general social sciences program report for San Diego Miramar College
Ohlone Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general social sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Fremont, Ohlone Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 380 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Ohlone Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general social sciences program make about $22,545 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete this degree. See the full general social sciences program report for Ohlone Community College
A rank of #5 makes Santa Rosa Junior College one of the top schools for general social sciences. Set in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 359 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general social sciences degree from Santa Rosa Junior College earn around $27,691 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,692 to complete this degree. Get the full general social sciences details for Santa Rosa Junior College
East Los Angeles College came in at #6 for general social sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Monterey Park. About 1,037 general social sciences degrees were awarded at East Los Angeles College in the most recent year. General Social Sciences graduates of East Los Angeles College earn a median of $22,947 early in their careers. East Los Angeles College graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Get the full general social sciences details for East Los Angeles College
College Of The Canyons earned the #7 position for general social sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Santa Clarita. College Of The Canyons awarded about 454 general social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general social sciences degree recipients from College Of The Canyons generally make around $51,913. College Of The Canyons graduates carry a median of $9,776 in student loans. Read more about the general social sciences program at College Of The Canyons
Merritt College landed the #8 spot for general social sciences this year. This large public university is located in the city of Oakland. About 58 general social sciences degrees were awarded at Merritt College in the most recent year. Students borrow a median of $11,500 to complete this degree. Get the full general social sciences details for Merritt College
Roxbury Community College landed the #9 spot for general social sciences this year. Roxbury Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Roxbury Crossing. Roxbury Community College awarded about 15 general social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general social sciences program make about $37,941 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,665 to complete this degree. See the full general social sciences program report for Roxbury Community College
West Texas A And M University placed #10 among the best general social sciences schools. Located in the town of Canyon, West Texas A And M University is a large public university. West Texas A And M University graduates 48% of students within six years. West Texas A And M University awarded about 59 general social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. General Social Sciences graduates of West Texas A And M University earn a median of $43,515 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,333 to complete this degree. Read more about the general social sciences program at West Texas A And M University
Foothill College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best general social sciences schools. Foothill College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills. About 41 general social sciences degrees were awarded at Foothill College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general social sciences degree from Foothill College earn around $94,152 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,595. Get the full general social sciences details for Foothill College
Yuba College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best general social sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Marysville, Yuba College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 193 general social sciences degrees were awarded at Yuba College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general social sciences degree from Yuba College earn around $89,816 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,729. Read more about the general social sciences program at Yuba College
Mt San Antonio College landed the #13 spot for general social sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Walnut, Mt San Antonio College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 250 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general social sciences degree from Mt San Antonio College earn around $44,391 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,384. Read more about the general social sciences program at Mt San Antonio College
Saint Peters College placed #14 among the best general social sciences schools. Located in the city of Jersey City, Saint Peters College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. There were roughly 21 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Saint Peters College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general social sciences program make about $50,944 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,969 to complete this degree. Get the full general social sciences details for Saint Peters College
Northern Virginia Community College landed the #15 spot for general social sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Annandale. There were roughly 256 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general social sciences program make about $23,637 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,500 to complete this degree. Get the full general social sciences details for Northern Virginia Community College
American River College placed #16 among the best general social sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Sacramento. About 350 general social sciences degrees were awarded at American River College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general social sciences degree from American River College earn around $76,077 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,105. See the full general social sciences program report for American River College
Woodland Community College came in at #17 for general social sciences this year. Woodland Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Woodland. Woodland Community College awarded about 192 general social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in general social sciences from Woodland Community College
Sierra College earned the #18 position for general social sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a very large public institution. About 422 general social sciences degrees were awarded at Sierra College in the most recent year. General Social Sciences graduates of Sierra College earn a median of $30,103 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $7,834 to complete this degree. Read more about the general social sciences program at Sierra College
Cosumnes River College came in at #19 for general social sciences this year. Located in the city of Sacramento, Cosumnes River College is a very large public university. Cosumnes River College awarded about 56 general social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general social sciences program make about $19,699 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500. Read more about the general social sciences program at Cosumnes River College
Cuesta College came in at #20 for general social sciences this year. Set in the rural area of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a large public institution. Cuesta College awarded about 14 general social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general social sciences program make about $64,492 in their early career. Cuesta College graduates carry a median of $18,958 in student loans. Get the full general social sciences details for Cuesta College
Mt San Jacinto Community College District earned the #21 position for general social sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of San Jacinto. There were roughly 77 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Mt San Jacinto Community College District in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general social sciences program make about $20,084 in their early career. Mt San Jacinto Community College District graduates carry a median of $6,625 in student loans. Read more about the general social sciences program at Mt San Jacinto Community College District
Butte College came in at #22 for general social sciences this year. Butte College is a large public school located in the rural area of Oroville. There were roughly 339 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Butte College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general social sciences degree from Butte College earn around $26,482 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,036. More information about a degree in general social sciences from Butte College
Massachusetts Bay Community College placed #23 among the best general social sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts Bay Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 25 general social sciences degrees were awarded at Massachusetts Bay Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general social sciences degree from Massachusetts Bay Community College earn around $44,553 in the first couple years of their career. Massachusetts Bay Community College graduates carry a median of $11,008 in student loans. See the full general social sciences program report for Massachusetts Bay Community College
Brookdale Community College placed #24 among the best general social sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Lincroft, Brookdale Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 288 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Brookdale Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general social sciences degree from Brookdale Community College earn around $26,231 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500. See the full general social sciences program report for Brookdale Community College
Merced College placed #25 among the best general social sciences schools. Merced College is a large public school located in the city of Merced. There were roughly 142 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Merced College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general social sciences degree from Merced College earn around $34,168 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $7,843 to complete this degree. Get the full general social sciences details for Merced College
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This ranking is produced 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 · 67 schools evaluated.
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