by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Social Sciences](/majors/social-sciences/general-social-sciences/social-sciences-general/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general social sciences education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general social sciences students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general social sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is South Texas College, our #1 best value for general social sciences in Texas. South Texas College is a very large public school located in the city of McAllen. In-state tuition and fees average $4,920, compared with $7,620 for out-of-state students. General Social Sciences graduates carry a median of $6,868 in student loans. Early-career general social sciences graduates make about $30,227. That is a strong return on a $6,868 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Houston Downtown one of the best values for general social sciences. University Of Houston Downtown is a large public school located in the city of Houston. In-state tuition and fees average $7,582, with out-of-state students paying around $17,434. Students borrow a median of $20,429 to complete the general social sciences program here. General Social Sciences graduates of University Of Houston Downtown earn a median of $45,687 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,429 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Central Texas College one of the best values for general social sciences. Located in the suburb of Killeen, Central Texas College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,750, with out-of-state students paying around $7,500. Students borrow a median of $11,290 to complete the general social sciences program here. Soon after graduation, general social sciences degree recipients from Central Texas College generally make around $53,086. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of North Texas is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general social sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of North Texas is a very large public school located in the city of Denton. Students from in state pay about $11,309 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,149. Students borrow a median of $22,625 to complete the general social sciences program here. Early-career general social sciences graduates make about $34,679. That is a strong return on a $22,625 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.
West Texas A And M University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general social sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. West Texas A And M University is a large public school located in the town of Canyon. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,101, while out-of-state students pay about $10,996. General Social Sciences graduates carry a median of $22,333 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general social sciences degree recipients from West Texas A And M University generally make around $43,515. Set against $22,333 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 99%.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
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