by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Social Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 231 degrees in general social sciences annually.
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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's difficult to beat University of Pennsylvania if you wish 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 very large student population.More information about a degree in general social sciences from University of Pennsylvania
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 city of Harrisburg.
Students who graduate with their degree from the social sciences program report average early career income of $27,600.
More information about a degree in general social sciences from Harrisburg Area Community CollegeExplore 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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