by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in Connecticut to determine which ones were the best for social sciences students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,584 bachelor's degrees in social sciences to qualified students.
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The social sciences bachelor'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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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 ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 schools for social sciences students working on their bachelor's degree.
The social sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Connecticut.
In addition to our rankings, you can take two colleges and compare them based on the criteria that matters most to you in our unique tool, College Combat. Test it out when you get a chance! You may also want to bookmark the link and share it with others who are trying to make the college decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for social sciences students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Yale University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Located in the midsize city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Yale University
University of Connecticut is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Located in the large suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of Connecticut
Trinity College is a great option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Trinity Bantams is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Hartford.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Trinity College
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in social sciences has to look into Connecticut College. Located in the small city of New London, Conn College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Connecticut College
Located in the large suburb of New Britain, CCSU is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Central Connecticut State University
Fairfield U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fairfield.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Fairfield University
ECSU is a small public university located in the fringe town of Willimantic.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Eastern Connecticut State University
SCSU is a moderately-sized public university located in the midsize city of New Haven.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Southern Connecticut State University
Sacred Heart is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Fairfield.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Sacred Heart University
UHart is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of West Hartford.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of Hartford
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 33 | 6,889 |
| New Hampshire | 32 | 1,318 |
| Vermont | 32 | 684 |
| Maine | 32 | 896 |
| Rhode Island | 32 | 1,016 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 1,013 |
| Political Science & Government | 724 |
| Sociology | 345 |
| Anthropology | 103 |
| International Relations & National Security | 90 |
| Urban Studies | 45 |
| Geography & Cartography | 31 |
| Other Social Sciences | 30 |
| General Social Sciences | 14 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 1,216 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 695 |
| English Language & Literature | 554 |
| History | 414 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 291 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 276 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 226 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 152 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 23 |
