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2024 Best Social Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Arizona

4 Colleges in Arizona
369 Master's Degrees
$48,811 Avg Early-Career Salary
Social Sciences is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #9 most popular master's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 4 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Social Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 369 master's degrees in social sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Social Sciences School for Your Master's Degree

Best Social Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Arizona 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:

Overall Quality Is a Must

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 Salaries

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.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full 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.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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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 Best Social Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Arizona list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Social Sciences in Arizona

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for social sciences students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Arizona Schools for a Master's in Social Sciences

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
128 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat University of Arizona if you want to pursue a master's degree in social sciences. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from University of Arizona

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
52 Annual Graduates

Arizona State University - Tempe is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in social sciences. ASU - Tempe is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Tempe.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Arizona State University - Tempe

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
157 Annual Graduates

Arizona State University - Skysong is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in social sciences. Located in the midsize city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Arizona State University - Skysong

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
28 Annual Graduates

Northern Arizona University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in social sciences. Located in the city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Northern Arizona University

Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Southwest Region

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State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 32 975
Oklahoma 32 74
New Mexico 31 71

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Social Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
International Relations & National Security 134
Sociology 93
Geography & Cartography 64
Economics 35
Anthropology 24
Political Science & Government 8
General Social Sciences 2

Related Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Journalism 601
English Language & Literature 235
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 218
Theology & Religious Vocations 206
History 153
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 57
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 51
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 26
Philosophy & Religious Studies 10

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