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2027 Best General Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

30 Colleges in the United States
2,389 General Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
$47,038 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Social Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 30 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best general social sciences schools.

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Best Schools for General Social Sciences in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general social sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Social Sciences

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Our analysis ranked Georgetown University the best school in the country for a degree in general social sciences. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Georgetown University graduates 95% of students within six years. There were roughly 287 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general social sciences program make about $79,632 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,483. More information about a degree in general social sciences from Georgetown University

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best general social sciences schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 31 general social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. General Social Sciences graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $99,682 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,155. Read more about the general social sciences program at University Of Pennsylvania

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Columbia University In The City Of New York is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general social sciences, ranking #3. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 210 general social sciences degrees were awarded at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general social sciences degree recipients from Columbia University In The City Of New York generally make around $86,770. Typical student debt for the program is $23,258. See the full general social sciences program report for Columbia University In The City Of New York

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best general social sciences schools. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. New York University awarded about 65 general social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general social sciences degree from New York University earn around $49,016 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full general social sciences program report for New York University

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Montclair State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best general social sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Montclair. Montclair State University graduates 65% of students within six years. About 26 general social sciences degrees were awarded at Montclair State University in the most recent year. General Social Sciences graduates of Montclair State University earn a median of $44,369 early in their careers. Montclair State University graduates carry a median of $25,286 in student loans. More information about a degree in general social sciences from Montclair State University

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University landed the #6 spot for general social sciences this year. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 15 general social sciences degrees were awarded at Towson University in the most recent year. General Social Sciences graduates of Towson University earn a median of $37,934 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,000. More information about a degree in general social sciences from Towson University

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Ramapo College Of New Jersey ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best general social sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Mahwah, Ramapo College Of New Jersey is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 80 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Ramapo College Of New Jersey in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general social sciences degree from Ramapo College Of New Jersey earn around $43,047 in the first couple years of their career. Ramapo College Of New Jersey graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. See the full general social sciences program report for Ramapo College Of New Jersey

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University At Buffalo earned the #8 position for general social sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public institution. University At Buffalo graduates 75% of students within six years. About 179 general social sciences degrees were awarded at University At Buffalo in the most recent year. General Social Sciences graduates of University At Buffalo earn a median of $28,844 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general social sciences from University At Buffalo

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Wilmington University
New Castle, DE

Wilmington University placed #9 among the best general social sciences schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of New Castle. About 22% of students finish within six years. Wilmington University awarded about 110 general social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general social sciences degree recipients from Wilmington University generally make around $57,142. Typical student debt for the program is $26,054. Read more about the general social sciences program at Wilmington University

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Cuny Graduate School And University Center came in at #10 for general social sciences this year. This large public university is located in the city of New York. There were roughly 53 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Graduate School And University Center in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general social sciences degree recipients from Cuny Graduate School And University Center generally make around $72,222. Typical student debt for the program is $17,921. More information about a degree in general social sciences from Cuny Graduate School And University Center

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Mount Saint Mary College landed the #11 spot for general social sciences this year. Mount Saint Mary College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Newburgh. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. Mount Saint Mary College awarded about 15 general social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. General Social Sciences graduates of Mount Saint Mary College earn a median of $65,715 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete this degree. Get the full general social sciences details for Mount Saint Mary College

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Saint Peters College
Jersey City, NJ

Saint Peters College earned the #12 position for general social sciences this year. Located in the city of Jersey City, Saint Peters College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 general social sciences degrees were awarded at Saint Peters College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general social sciences degree from Saint Peters College earn around $50,944 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,969 to complete this degree. Read more about the general social sciences program at Saint Peters College

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University Of Maryland University College earned the #13 position for general social sciences this year. University Of Maryland University College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Adelphi. Roughly 20% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 212 general social sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland University College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general social sciences degree recipients from University Of Maryland University College generally make around $50,557. Students borrow a median of $23,599 to complete this degree. Read more about the general social sciences program at University Of Maryland University College

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Suny Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Suny Empire State College placed #14 among the best general social sciences schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Saratoga Springs. About 36% of students finish within six years. About 26 general social sciences degrees were awarded at Suny Empire State College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general social sciences program make about $58,140 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,693. Read more about the general social sciences program at Suny Empire State College

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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Adelphi University landed the #15 spot for general social sciences this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Garden City. Adelphi University graduates 67% of students within six years. Adelphi University awarded about 11 general social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general social sciences program make about $51,037 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,593. Get the full general social sciences details for Adelphi University

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Thomas Edison State College placed #16 among the best general social sciences schools. This large public university is located in the city of Trenton. There were roughly 68 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Edison State College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general social sciences degree recipients from Thomas Edison State College generally make around $44,773. Typical student debt for the program is $21,384. Read more about the general social sciences program at Thomas Edison State College

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Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Mercy College landed the #17 spot for general social sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Dobbs Ferry, Mercy College is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 45% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 53 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Mercy College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general social sciences degree recipients from Mercy College generally make around $36,726. Typical student debt for the program is $26,978. Get the full general social sciences details for Mercy College

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Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Bard College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best general social sciences schools. Set in the rural area of Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 165 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Bard College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general social sciences degree from Bard College earn around $23,302 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,747. Read more about the general social sciences program at Bard College

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Brookdale Community College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best general social sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Lincroft, Brookdale Community College is a large public institution. Brookdale Community College awarded about 288 general social sciences degrees 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. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree. See the full general social sciences program report for Brookdale Community College

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Pennsylvania State University World Campus ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best general social sciences schools. This large public university is located in the city of University Park. Pennsylvania State University World Campus graduates 34% of students within six years. About 20 general social sciences degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University World Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the general social sciences program make about $40,584 in their early career. Pennsylvania State University World Campus graduates carry a median of $29,500 in student loans. Read more about the general social sciences program at Pennsylvania State University World Campus

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Frederick Community College earned the #21 position for general social sciences this year. Frederick Community College is a large public school located in the city of Frederick. About 131 general social sciences degrees were awarded at Frederick Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general social sciences degree recipients from Frederick Community College generally make around $32,749. Students borrow a median of $10,848 to complete this degree. Read more about the general social sciences program at Frederick Community College

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Dominican College Of Blauvelt earned the #22 position for general social sciences this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Orangeburg. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 27 general social sciences degrees were awarded at Dominican College Of Blauvelt in the most recent year. Students who receive their general social sciences degree from Dominican College Of Blauvelt earn around $28,351 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in general social sciences from Dominican College Of Blauvelt

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Trinity Washington University landed the #23 spot for general social sciences this year. Located in the city of Washington, Trinity Washington University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. Trinity Washington University awarded about 10 general social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general social sciences program make about $56,796 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $31,194. More information about a degree in general social sciences from Trinity Washington University

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Touro College
New York, NY

Touro College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best general social sciences schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. About 30 general social sciences degrees were awarded at Touro College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general social sciences degree recipients from Touro College generally make around $40,111. Typical student debt for the program is $33,937. More information about a degree in general social sciences from Touro College

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Marymount Manhattan College earned the #25 position for general social sciences this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Marymount Manhattan College graduates 49% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Marymount Manhattan College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general social sciences degree recipients from Marymount Manhattan College generally make around $30,533. Marymount Manhattan College graduates carry a median of $25,594 in student loans. See the full general social sciences program report for Marymount Manhattan College

Rest of the Top 30 General Social Sciences Schools

These schools also placed among the best for general social sciences this year:

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 30 schools evaluated.

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