by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools in Missouri to determine which ones were the best for social sciences students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,841 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. 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 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 bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor'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 bachelor'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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in Missouri ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Below you'll see a list of 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 needs to check out Washington University in St Louis. 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 bachelor’s in social sciences from Washington University in St Louis
It's hard to beat University of Missouri - Columbia if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Mizzou is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of Missouri - Columbia
It is hard to beat Park University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Located in the large suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Park University
Webster University is a great decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Webster University
Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Missouri State University - Springfield
UMKC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Kansas City.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of Missouri - Kansas City
UMSL is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of Missouri - St Louis
SLU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Saint Louis.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Saint Louis University
Located in the remote town of Maryville, Northwest is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Northwest Missouri State University
Located in the town of Kirksville, Truman State is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Truman State University
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 33 | 965 |
| Minnesota | 33 | 2,501 |
| Iowa | 32 | 1,375 |
| South Dakota | 31 | 229 |
| Nebraska | 31 | 606 |
| North Dakota | 30 | 163 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 549 |
| Economics | 333 |
| Sociology | 282 |
| Anthropology | 188 |
| Geography & Cartography | 84 |
| General Social Sciences | 36 |
| International Relations & National Security | 35 |
| Urban Studies | 13 |
| Archeology | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 1,762 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 1,301 |
| English Language & Literature | 605 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 432 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 390 |
| History | 388 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 385 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 179 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 141 |
