by our College Data Analytics Team
With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Schools Highly Focused on General Social Sciences Major” ranking - to help you make that decision.
In 2020-2021, 18,762 people earned their degree in general social sciences, making the major the 44th most popular in the United States.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on General Social Sciences Major” ranking looked at 483 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general social sciences. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in general social sciences.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Schools Highly Focused on General Social Sciences Major” list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for general social sciences students.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Ohlone College. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on General Social Sciences Major. Ohlone College is a medium-sized public school situated in Fremont, California. It awarded 341 ’s general social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Out of the 483 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on General Social Sciences Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Thomas Nelson Community College landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Hampton, Virginia, this medium-sized public school awarded 247 diplomas to qualified ’s general social sciences students in 2020-2021.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Reynolds Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General Social Sciences Major list. Reynolds Community College is located in Richmond, Virginia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 317 ’s general social sciences degrees to qualified students.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Virginia’s College at Wise. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on General Social Sciences Major. Located in Wise, Virginia, this small public school awarded 52 diplomas to qualified ’s general social sciences students in 2020-2021.
Brookdale Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on General Social Sciences Major ranking. Brookdale Community College is located in Lincroft, New Jersey and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 357 ’s general social sciences degrees to qualified students.
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Bard College ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on General Social Sciences Major list. Bard is a private not-for-profit institution located in Annandale-On-Hudson, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 142 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Allen University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on General Social Sciences Major ranking. Allen U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 13 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Woodland Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on General Social Sciences Major ranking. Woodland Community College is located in Woodland, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 100 ’s general social sciences degrees to qualified students.
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Barstow Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on General Social Sciences Major ranking. Barstow Community College is a public institution located in Barstow, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 128 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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University of Hawaii - West Oahu landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General Social Sciences Major ranking. This small school is located in Kapolei, Hawaii, and it awarded 134 ’s general social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Lake Tahoe Community College landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General Social Sciences Major ranking. LTCC is a small school located in South Lake Tahoe, California that handed out 38 ’s general social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Dine College landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General Social Sciences Major ranking. Dine College is a small school located in Tsaile, Arizona that handed out 23 ’s general social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #14, College of the Siskiyous did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General Social Sciences Major list. This small school is located in Weed, California, and it awarded 54 ’s general social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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East Los Angeles College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on General Social Sciences Major ranking. Monterey Park, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general social sciences degrees to 1,106 students in 2020-2021.
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Butte College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on General Social Sciences Major ranking. Butte College is a medium-sized public school situated in Oroville, California. It awarded 372 ’s general social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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Sierra College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General Social Sciences Major ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Rocklin, California, this fairly large public school awarded 859 diplomas to qualified ’s general social sciences students in 2020-2021.
Porterville College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General Social Sciences Major ranking. Porterville, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general social sciences degrees to 122 students in 2020-2021.
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College of San Mateo came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on General Social Sciences Major ranking. College of San Mateo is located in San Mateo, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 147 ’s general social sciences degrees to qualified students.
Folsom Lake College landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General Social Sciences Major ranking. Folsom Lake College is a medium-sized school located in Folsom, California that handed out 271 ’s general social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Laney College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General Social Sciences Major ranking, coming in at #21. Oakland, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general social sciences degrees to 123 students in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #22, Rogers State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General Social Sciences Major list. Claremore, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general social sciences degrees to 77 students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #23, American River College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General Social Sciences Major list. This large school is located in Sacramento, California, and it awarded 451 ’s general social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Yuba College ranked #24 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on General Social Sciences Major list. This medium-sized school is located in Marysville, California, and it awarded 140 ’s general social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
College of the Canyons ranked #25 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on General Social Sciences Major list. College of the Canyons is a fairly large school located in Santa Clarita, California that handed out 600 ’s general social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
While not in the ‘top 50’, these schools make the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | San Diego Miramar College | San Diego, CA |
| 52 | Bay Mills Community College | Brimley, MI |
| 53 | Roxbury Community College | Roxbury Crossing, MA |
| 54 | Eastern Wyoming College | Torrington, WY |
| 55 | Northern Virginia Community College | Annandale, VA |
| 56 | Virginia Western Community College | Roanoke, VA |
| 57 | Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN |
| 58 | University of Oregon | Eugene, OR |
| 59 | Mercy College | Dobbs Ferry, NY |
| 60 | Ramapo College of New Jersey | Mahwah, NJ |
| 61 | Grambling State University | Grambling, LA |
| 62 | Sacramento City College | Sacramento, CA |
| 63 | Virginia Wesleyan University | Virginia Beach, VA |
| 64 | Shasta College | Redding, CA |
| 65 | California State University - Monterey Bay | Seaside, CA |
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Pine Bluff, AR |
| 67 | Washington State University | Pullman, WA |
| 68 | Wilmington University | New Castle, DE |
| 69 | Massachusetts Bay Community College | Wellesley Hills, MA |
| 70 | University of Alaska Southeast | Juneau, AK |
| 71 | Arizona Western College | Yuma, AZ |
| 72 | University at Buffalo | Buffalo, NY |
| 73 | St. Thomas Aquinas College | Sparkill, NY |
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