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2024 Best Other Social Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region

13 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
477 Other Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
$36,466 Avg Early-Career Salary
When it comes to popularity, other social sciences sits in the middle of the road, ranking #182 out of 395 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual reviewed 13 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of other social sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 477 degrees in other social sciences to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Other Social Sciences School

Best Other Social Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region Your choice of other social sciences school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Other Social Sciences School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Other Social Sciences Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Other Social Sciences
Master's Degrees in Other Social Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Other Social Sciences

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Other Social Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Other Social Sciences in the Far Western US Region

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

10 Top Far Western US Region Schools in Other Social Sciences

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
189 Other Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
$55,102 Median Starting Salary

University of California - Berkeley is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in other social sciences. Located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #18 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UC Berkeley is a great university overall.

There were about 189 other social sciences students who graduated with this degree at UC Berkeley in the most recent year we have data available. Other Social Sciences degree recipients from University of California - Berkeley get an earnings boost of about $18,636 above the average income of other social sciences majors.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In CA
14.3% Growth in Graduates

University of California - Los Angeles is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in other social sciences. UCLA is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #26 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UCLA is a great university overall.

There were about 28 other social sciences students who graduated with this degree at UCLA in the most recent year we have data available.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In CA
59 Other Social Sciences Degrees Awarded

It is difficult to beat University of California - San Diego if you wish to pursue a degree in other social sciences. Located in the city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UCSD is a great university overall.

There were roughly 59 other social sciences students who graduated with this degree at UCSD in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In CA

University of California - Irvine is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in other social sciences. Located in the large city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #61 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UC Irvine is a great university overall.

There were roughly 1 other social sciences students who graduated with this degree at UC Irvine in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
45 Other Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
$45,696 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 43rd out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 45 other social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Azusa Pacific in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the other social sciences major at Azusa Pacific University get $9,230 more than the standard graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 Other Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
$31,667 Median Starting Salary

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a very large public university located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo. A Best Colleges rank of #95 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a great university overall.

There were approximately 39 other social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, other social sciences degree recipients generally make about $31,667 in their early careers.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Other Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
18.2% Growth in Graduates

UCR is a fairly large public university located in the city of Riverside. This university ranks 36th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 33 other social sciences students who graduated with this degree at UCR in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the other social sciences program make around $31,712 in the first couple years of working.

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Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In WA

Located in the city of Walla Walla, Whitman is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 452nd out of 2,217 colleges for overall quality nationwide.

There were roughly 3 other social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Whitman in the most recent data year.

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9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In WA
75.0% Growth in Graduates

EWU is a fairly large public university located in the town of Cheney. This university ranks 14th out of 51 colleges for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were about 4 other social sciences students who graduated with this degree at EWU in the most recent data year.

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10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
18.5% Growth in Graduates
$27,260 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of La Grande, EOU is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 19th out of 30 schools for overall quality in the state of Oregon.

There were roughly 27 other social sciences students who graduated with this degree at EOU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the other social sciences program report average early career income of $27,260.

More information about a degree in other social sciences from Eastern Oregon University

Best Other Social Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the best other social sciences schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
California330441
Washington30061
Oregon26622

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One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Other Social Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.

Other Social Sciences Concentrations

MajorAnnual Graduates
Other Social Sciences477

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Sociology15,078
Economics12,012
Political Science & Government9,771
General Social Sciences9,542
Anthropology3,312
Geography & Cartography1,818
International Relations & National Security1,575
Urban Studies453
Archeology72
Sociology & Anthropology56

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