2025 Best General Social Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region
36
Colleges in the Far Western US Region
9,542
General Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
general social sciences, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #44 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
College Factual looked at 36 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best General Social Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 9,542 degrees in general social sciences annually.
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Choosing a Great General Social Sciences School
Your choice of general social sciences school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall General 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.
Pick Your General Social Sciences Degree Level
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 the Far Western US Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for General Social Sciences in the Far Western US Region
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the general social sciences degree levels they offer.
10 Top Far Western US Region Schools in General Social Sciences
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
43rd
Most Popular In CA
University of Southern California is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general social sciences. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #13 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means USC is a great university overall.
There were roughly 17 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general social sciences from University of Southern California
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In OR
236
General Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in general social sciences has to check out University of Oregon. Located in the city of Eugene, UO is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #167 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UO is a great university overall.
There were approximately 236 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at UO in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general social sciences from University of Oregon
Bachelors
Degree Type
BA in Sociology
Program Name
Learn to analyze social factors and become an advocate for individual and community health with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
More information about a degree in BA in Sociology from Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In WA
64
General Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in general social sciences has to take a look at University of Washington - Seattle Campus. UW Seattle is a very large public university located in the large city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.
There were about 64 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general social sciences from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In OR
247
General Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
Portland State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general social sciences. Located in the large city of Portland, Portland State University is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #399 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Portland State University is a great university overall.
There were approximately 247 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Portland State University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general social sciences from Portland State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WA
250
General Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
Wazzu is a fairly large public university located in the town of Pullman. A Best Colleges rank of #182 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Wazzu is a great university overall.
There were approximately 250 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Wazzu in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general social sciences from Washington State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
47th
Most Popular In CA
Located in the large city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #73 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UC Irvine is a great university overall.
There were roughly 20 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at UC Irvine in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general social sciences from University of California - Irvine
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
31st
Most Popular In CA
64
General Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
Chico State is a large public university located in the city of Chico. This university ranks 64th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were about 64 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Chico State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general social sciences from California State University - Chico
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In WA
67
General Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
CWU is a moderately-sized public university located in the distant town of Ellensburg. A Best Colleges rank of #339 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means CWU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 67 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at CWU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general social sciences from Central Washington University
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
13th
Most Popular In CA
227
General Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
Merced Community College District is a large public college located in the small city of Merced. A Best Colleges rank of #261 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Merced Community College District is a great college overall.
There were approximately 227 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Merced Community College District in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general social sciences from Merced College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In CA
551
General Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
Ohlone College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Fremont. This college ranks 70th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were roughly 551 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Ohlone College in the most recent data year.
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