by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in West Virginia to determine which ones were the best for social sciences students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 702 bachelor's degrees in social sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 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 West Virginia.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in social sciences.
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in social sciences has to take a look at West Virginia University. Located in the small city of Morgantown, WVU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from West Virginia University
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in social sciences has to check out American Public University System. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from American Public University System
It is difficult to beat Shepherd University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Shepherd University is a small public university located in the fringe town of Shepherdstown.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Shepherd University
It's difficult to beat Fairmont State University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Located in the distant town of Fairmont, Fairmont State is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Fairmont State University
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 34 | 4,635 |
| Mississippi | 34 | 623 |
| Florida | 34 | 7,568 |
| Virginia | 34 | 5,504 |
| Alabama | 33 | 1,377 |
| Georgia | 33 | 3,402 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 2,021 |
| South Carolina | 32 | 1,796 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 1,194 |
| Louisiana | 31 | 1,371 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 849 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 245 |
| Sociology | 185 |
| Economics | 34 |
| International Relations & National Security | 31 |
| Geography & Cartography | 30 |
| General Social Sciences | 14 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Other Social Sciences | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 1,012 |
| Communication & Journalism | 355 |
| English Language & Literature | 255 |
| History | 252 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 186 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 73 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 53 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 31 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 4 |
