by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for social science teacher education students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 106 bachelor's degrees in social science teacher education to qualified students.
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The social science teacher education bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. 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.
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 schools for social science teacher education students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Social Science Teacher Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in social science teacher education.
DePaul University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in social science teacher education. Located in the city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social science teacher education from DePaul University
It is difficult to beat Concordia University, Chicago if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in social science teacher education. Concordia University, Chicago is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of River Forest.More information about a bachelor’s in social science teacher education from Concordia University, Chicago
Olivet Nazarene University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in social science teacher education. Located in the suburb of Bourbonnais, Olivet Nazarene is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social science teacher education from Olivet Nazarene University
It is hard to beat Saginaw Valley State University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in social science teacher education. Located in the medium-sized suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social science teacher education from Saginaw Valley State University
Located in the distant town of Marion, IWU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social science teacher education from Indiana Wesleyan University
SXU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago.More information about a bachelor’s in social science teacher education from Saint Xavier University
Located in the distant town of Stevens Point, UW - Stevens Point is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social science teacher education from University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Located in the small city of Oshkosh, UW Oshkosh is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social science teacher education from University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Millikin is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Decatur.More information about a bachelor’s in social science teacher education from Millikin University
Elmhurst is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Elmhurst.More information about a bachelor’s in social science teacher education from Elmhurst University
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Social Science Teacher Education is one of 37 different types of Teacher Education Subject Specific programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Education | 712 |
| Physical Education Teaching & Coaching | 692 |
| English & Language Arts Education | 492 |
| Social Studies Education | 476 |
| Art Education | 250 |
| Mathematics Education | 231 |
| Health Education | 154 |
| Science Education | 119 |
| Computer Teacher Education | 102 |
| History Education | 94 |
