by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 22 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of social sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 659 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 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.
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 the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for social sciences students seeking a a master's degree.
It is hard to beat Washington University in St Louis if you want to pursue a master's degree in social sciences. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Washington University in St Louis
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in social sciences needs to take a look at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Webster University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in social sciences. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Webster University
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in social sciences. UNL is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lincoln.More information about a master’s in social sciences from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Iowa is a very large public university located in the small city of Iowa City.More information about a master’s in social sciences from University of Iowa
Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from University of Northern Iowa
Mizzou is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in social sciences from University of Missouri - Columbia
Located in the city of Grand Forks, UND is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from University of North Dakota
Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Iowa State University
North Dakota State University is a large public university located in the city of Fargo.More information about a master’s in social sciences from North Dakota State University - Main Campus
Explore the best social sciences colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 32 | 232 |
| Minnesota | 31 | 100 |
| Kansas | 30 | 48 |
| Iowa | 29 | 29 |
| Nebraska | 29 | 204 |
| North Dakota | 28 | 25 |
| South Dakota | 25 | 21 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 161 |
| General Social Sciences | 118 |
| Geography & Cartography | 65 |
| Political Science & Government | 63 |
| International Relations & National Security | 60 |
| Other Social Sciences | 55 |
| Sociology | 47 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
| Urban Studies | 4 |
| Archeology | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 1,225 |
| English Language & Literature | 579 |
| Communication & Journalism | 572 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 318 |
| History | 187 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 180 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 128 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 57 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 54 |
