2027 Best Value Other Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools

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Suny Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Our analysis ranked Suny Empire State College the best value for a degree in other social sciences in the United States. Set in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, Suny Empire State College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,648, with out-of-state students paying around $17,558. Typical student debt for other social sciences graduates is $23,693. Early-career other social sciences graduates make about $58,140. That is a strong return on a $23,693 median debt.

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University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras
San Juan, PR

University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value other social sciences schools. Set in the city of San Juan, University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,324. Other Social Sciences graduates carry a median of $5,673 in student loans. Early-career other social sciences graduates make about $24,881. Set against $5,673 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras admits about 55% of applicants.

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Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Columbus State University earned it the #3 place for other social sciences. Located in the city of Columbus, Columbus State University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $5,898 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,610. Typical student debt for other social sciences graduates is $28,493. Soon after graduation, other social sciences degree recipients from Columbus State University generally make around $45,943. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 99%.

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Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Georgia Southern University earned it the #4 place for other social sciences. Located in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,022, compared with $17,734 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other social sciences graduates is $26,500. Early-career other social sciences graduates make about $45,531. Set against $26,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Wilmington University
New Castle, DE

Students looking for strong value in other social sciences will find it at Wilmington University, which ranked #5. Wilmington University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of New Castle. Students from in state pay about $12,630 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other social sciences graduates is $26,054. Other Social Sciences graduates of Wilmington University earn a median of $57,142 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,054 median debt.

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Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Pennsylvania Western University earned the #6 position for value in other social sciences this year. Located in the town of California, Pennsylvania Western University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,436, while out-of-state students pay about $16,054. Other Social Sciences graduates carry a median of $28,263 in student loans. Other Social Sciences graduates of Pennsylvania Western University earn a median of $45,448 early in their careers. Set against $28,263 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.

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Columbia University In The City Of New York
New York, NY

Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #7 for value in other social sciences this year. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,517. Other Social Sciences graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Early-career other social sciences graduates make about $72,024. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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Clark University
Worcester, MA

Clark University landed the #8 spot for other social sciences value this year. Located in the city of Worcester, Clark University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $58,467 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete the other social sciences program here. Soon after graduation, other social sciences degree recipients from Clark University generally make around $48,671. That is a strong return on a $25,500 median debt. Clark University admits about 40% of applicants.

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Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Bard College landed the #9 spot for other social sciences value this year. Set in the rural area of Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $66,436. Typical student debt for other social sciences graduates is $26,402. Early-career other social sciences graduates make about $35,861. That is a strong return on a $26,402 median debt. Roughly 52% of applicants are accepted.