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