by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 59 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Social Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 5,416 master's degrees in social sciences to qualified students.
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The social sciences master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality social sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for social sciences students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Social Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for social sciences students seeking a a master's degree.
Johns Hopkins University is a good option for individuals interested in a master's degree in social sciences. Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Baltimore.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Johns Hopkins University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in social sciences has to check out Columbia University in the City of New York. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Columbia University in the City of New York
University of Pennsylvania is a great choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in social sciences. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from University of Pennsylvania
It is hard to beat Teachers College at Columbia University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in social sciences. Located in the city of New York, Teachers College is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Teachers College at Columbia University
Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Georgetown University
Princeton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Princeton.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Princeton University
Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Ithaca.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Cornell University
GWU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a master’s in social sciences from George Washington University
UMCP is a very large public university located in the large suburb of College Park.More information about a master’s in social sciences from University of Maryland - College Park
Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Carnegie Mellon University
Explore the best social sciences schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 35 | 1,883 |
| Pennsylvania | 34 | 576 |
| New Jersey | 32 | 239 |
| Maryland | 32 | 1,133 |
| District of Columbia | 32 | 1,512 |
| Delaware | 24 | 73 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 2,093 |
| Economics | 1,314 |
| Political Science & Government | 674 |
| Geography & Cartography | 220 |
| Anthropology | 215 |
| Sociology | 212 |
| Urban Studies | 152 |
| Other Social Sciences | 152 |
| General Social Sciences | 126 |
| Archeology | 14 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 2,745 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 1,616 |
| English Language & Literature | 1,486 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 690 |
| History | 645 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 633 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 483 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 378 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 329 |
