by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 4 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General Social Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 231 degrees in general social sciences to qualified students.
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Your choice of general social sciences school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall General Social Sciences School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Social Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the social sciences degree levels they offer.
It is hard to beat University of Pennsylvania if you want to pursue a degree in general social sciences. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.More information about a degree in general social sciences from University of Pennsylvania
Every student pursuing a degree in general social sciences needs to take a look at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #79 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Pitt is a great university overall.
There were about 10 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, social sciences degree recipients usually earn around $32,131 at the beginning of their careers.
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Every student pursuing a degree in general social sciences has to check out University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown. Located in the small suburb of Johnstown, Pitt Johnstown is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 76th out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were roughly 1 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Pitt Johnstown in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, social sciences degree recipients usually earn around $32,131 at the beginning of their careers.
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It's hard to beat Harrisburg Area Community College if you wish to pursue a degree in general social sciences. HACC is a fairly large public college located in the small city of Harrisburg. A Best Colleges rank of #1294 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means HACC is a great college overall.
There were roughly 50 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at HACC in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, social sciences degree recipients generally earn an average of $31,289 in the first five years of their career.
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It's hard to beat University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg if you wish to pursue a degree in general social sciences. Pitt Greensburg is a small public university located in the suburb of Greensburg. This university ranks 93rd out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were roughly 1 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Pitt Greensburg in the most recent data year. After graduation, social sciences degree recipients typically earn about $32,131 in the first five years of their career.
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Located in the town of Bradford, Pitt Bradford is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 86th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
After graduation, social sciences degree recipients generally earn around $32,131 in their early careers.
More information about a degree in general social sciences from University of Pittsburgh - BradfordExplore all the Best General Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 333 | 1,109 |
| Maryland | 279 | 405 |
| New Jersey | 273 | 726 |
| District of Columbia | 188 | 1 |
| Delaware | 175 | 147 |
One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, General Social Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 230 |
| Research Methodology & Quantitative Methods | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 2,191 |
| Political Science & Government | 2,049 |
| Sociology | 880 |
| Geography & Cartography | 665 |
| International Relations & National Security | 522 |
| Anthropology | 378 |
| Other Social Sciences | 170 |
| Urban Studies | 59 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 48 |
| Archeology | 20 |
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