by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Massachusetts to review for the 2025 Best General Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts ranking.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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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 social sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
Harvard University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in general social sciences. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.
General Social Sciences degree recipients from Harvard University earn a boost of approximately $18,757 above the typical earnings of general social sciences majors.
More information about a degree in general social sciences from Harvard UniversityExplore all the Best General Social Sciences Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 241 | 14 |
| New Hampshire | 210 | 140 |
| Maine | 202 | 5 |
| Rhode Island | 200 | 27 |
| Vermont | 194 | 16 |
General Social Sciences is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 269 |
| Research Methodology & Quantitative Methods | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 3,307 |
| Political Science & Government | 1,951 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1,112 |
| Sociology | 999 |
| Anthropology | 301 |
| Other Social Sciences | 177 |
| Geography & Cartography | 142 |
| Urban Studies | 56 |
| Archeology | 24 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 21 |
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