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2027 Best Social Sciences Schools in Ohio

30 Colleges in the United States
3,550 Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
$41,710 Avg Early-Career Salary

Social Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 30 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best social sciences schools.

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Best Schools for Social Sciences in Ohio

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the social sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Social Sciences

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Kenyon College
Gambier, OH

Leading the list is Kenyon College, our #1 school for social sciences. Set in the rural area of Gambier, Kenyon College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. Kenyon College awarded about 97 social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, social sciences degree recipients from Kenyon College generally make around $49,741. Typical student debt for the program is $18,569. More information about a degree in social sciences from Kenyon College

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A rank of #2 makes Miami University Oxford one of the top schools for social sciences. Set in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a very large public institution. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. Miami University Oxford awarded about 336 social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, social sciences degree recipients from Miami University Oxford generally make around $48,698. Typical student debt for the program is $25,301. More information about a degree in social sciences from Miami University Oxford

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A rank of #3 makes Ohio State University Main Campus one of the top schools for social sciences. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbus. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 956 social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their social sciences degree from Ohio State University Main Campus earn around $46,906 in the first couple years of their career. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $22,322 in student loans. See the full social sciences program report for Ohio State University Main Campus

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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Cedarville University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in social sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Cedarville. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 14 social sciences degrees were awarded at Cedarville University in the most recent year. Social Sciences graduates of Cedarville University earn a median of $57,104 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,110 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in social sciences from Cedarville University

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Students looking for a strong social sciences program will find one at University Of Dayton, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Dayton, University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit university. About 80% of students finish within six years. About 48 social sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Dayton in the most recent year. Social Sciences graduates of University Of Dayton earn a median of $34,671 early in their careers. University Of Dayton graduates carry a median of $24,002 in student loans. More information about a degree in social sciences from University Of Dayton

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #6 for social sciences this year. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates 74% of students within six years. About 276 social sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the social sciences program make about $49,088 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,937. Get the full social sciences details for University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Denison University
Granville, OH

Denison University landed the #7 spot for social sciences this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Granville. Denison University graduates 79% of students within six years. There were roughly 125 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Denison University in the most recent data year. Social Sciences graduates of Denison University earn a median of $51,429 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,150 to complete this degree. See the full social sciences program report for Denison University

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Franklin University
Columbus, OH

Franklin University landed the #8 spot for social sciences this year. Set in the city of Columbus, Franklin University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 3% of students finish within six years. About 46 social sciences degrees were awarded at Franklin University in the most recent year. Graduates of the social sciences program make about $57,471 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $35,890 to complete this degree. See the full social sciences program report for Franklin University

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Case Western Reserve University came in at #9 for social sciences this year. Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. There were roughly 108 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Case Western Reserve University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the social sciences program make about $53,148 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,975. More information about a degree in social sciences from Case Western Reserve University

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Xavier University earned the #10 position for social sciences this year. Set in the city of Cincinnati, Xavier University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 51 social sciences degrees were awarded at Xavier University in the most recent year. Students who receive their social sciences degree from Xavier University earn around $41,710 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,590. See the full social sciences program report for Xavier University

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John Carroll University
University Heights, OH

John Carroll University earned the #11 position for social sciences this year. Located in the suburb of University Heights, John Carroll University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. There were roughly 51 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at John Carroll University in the most recent data year. Social Sciences graduates of John Carroll University earn a median of $38,780 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,701 to complete this degree. See the full social sciences program report for John Carroll University

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Ohio University Main Campus landed the #12 spot for social sciences this year. Set in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. Ohio University Main Campus awarded about 312 social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Social Sciences graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of $43,658 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,019. More information about a degree in social sciences from Ohio University Main Campus

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Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Oberlin College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best social sciences schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Oberlin. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 98 social sciences degrees were awarded at Oberlin College in the most recent year. Graduates of the social sciences program make about $54,916 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,719. Read more about the social sciences program at Oberlin College

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Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Otterbein University landed the #14 spot for social sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Westerville, Otterbein University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 24 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Otterbein University in the most recent data year. Social Sciences graduates of Otterbein University earn a median of $45,871 early in their careers. Otterbein University graduates carry a median of $25,282 in student loans. Read more about the social sciences program at Otterbein University

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus earned the #15 position for social sciences this year. Set in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Bowling Green State University Main Campus graduates 61% of students within six years. There were roughly 109 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Bowling Green State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the social sciences program make about $45,147 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,773. More information about a degree in social sciences from Bowling Green State University Main Campus

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The College Of Wooster placed #16 among the best social sciences schools. Located in the town of Wooster, The College Of Wooster is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. About 88 social sciences degrees were awarded at The College Of Wooster in the most recent year. Social Sciences graduates of The College Of Wooster earn a median of $37,350 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full social sciences details for The College Of Wooster

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Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH

Tiffin University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best social sciences schools. Located in the town of Tiffin, Tiffin University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 40% of students finish within six years. About 16 social sciences degrees were awarded at Tiffin University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, social sciences degree recipients from Tiffin University generally make around $52,914. Students borrow a median of $30,977 to complete this degree. Read more about the social sciences program at Tiffin University

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University Of Toledo placed #18 among the best social sciences schools. University Of Toledo is a large public school located in the city of Toledo. About 58% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 64 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Toledo in the most recent data year. Graduates of the social sciences program make about $32,586 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Get the full social sciences details for University Of Toledo

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Wright State University Main Campus landed the #19 spot for social sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University Main Campus is a large public university. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 99 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Wright State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the social sciences program make about $28,055 in their early career. Wright State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,048 in student loans. More information about a degree in social sciences from Wright State University Main Campus

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Sinclair Community College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best social sciences schools. Located in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a very large public university. About 24 social sciences degrees were awarded at Sinclair Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the social sciences program make about $35,348 in their early career. Sinclair Community College graduates carry a median of $12,525 in student loans. See the full social sciences program report for Sinclair Community College

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Kent State University At Kent earned the #21 position for social sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public university. Kent State University At Kent graduates 64% of students within six years. Kent State University At Kent awarded about 184 social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Social Sciences graduates of Kent State University At Kent earn a median of $33,693 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,538 to complete this degree. See the full social sciences program report for Kent State University At Kent

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Columbus State Community College came in at #22 for social sciences this year. Located in the city of Columbus, Columbus State Community College is a very large public university. Columbus State Community College awarded about 14 social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Columbus State Community College graduates carry a median of $9,041 in student loans. See the full social sciences program report for Columbus State Community College

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Cleveland State University ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best social sciences schools. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. There were roughly 148 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Cleveland State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the social sciences program make about $31,078 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,860 to complete this degree. Get the full social sciences details for Cleveland State University

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Baldwin Wallace College landed the #24 spot for social sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Berea, Baldwin Wallace College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 30 social sciences degrees were awarded at Baldwin Wallace College in the most recent year. Graduates of the social sciences program make about $31,696 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,366 to complete this degree. Read more about the social sciences program at Baldwin Wallace College

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Youngstown State University ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best social sciences schools. Located in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. About 39 social sciences degrees were awarded at Youngstown State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their social sciences degree from Youngstown State University earn around $28,148 in the first couple years of their career. Youngstown State University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Read more about the social sciences program at Youngstown State University

Rest of the Top 30 Social Sciences Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s social sciences ranking:

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Capital University
Columbus, OH
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Ashland University
Ashland, OH
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 30 schools evaluated.

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