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2025 Best Other Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

13 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
779 Other Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
$41,168 Avg Early-Career Salary
Other Social Sciences is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #182 out of the 395 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 13 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Other Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 779 degrees in other social sciences to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Other Social Sciences School

Best Other Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region The other social sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Other Social Sciences rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for other social sciences schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Other Social Sciences
Master's Degrees in Other Social Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Other Social Sciences

The other social sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Other Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Other Social Sciences in the Middle Atlantic Region

The schools below may not offer all types of other social sciences degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Other Social Sciences

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
71 Other Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
$41,694 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in other social sciences has to look into Columbia University in the City of New York. Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.

There were roughly 71 other social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the other social sciences program report average early career income of $41,694.

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New York University
New York, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
88 Other Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
$35,772 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat New York University if you want to pursue a degree in other social sciences. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #16 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 88 other social sciences students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, other social sciences degree recipients generally make around $35,772 in the first five years of their career.

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Towson University
Towson, MD
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
231 Other Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
9.1% Growth in Graduates

Towson University is a good decision for students interested in a degree in other social sciences. Located in the city of Towson, Towson is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 35 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were approximately 231 other social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Towson in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the other social sciences program report average early career wages of $36,279.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
41 Other Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
14.6% Growth in Graduates

Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a great option for students interested in a degree in other social sciences. Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public university located in the city of New Brunswick. A Best Colleges rank of #74 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Rutgers New Brunswick is a great university overall.

There were roughly 41 other social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent year we have data available. Other Social Sciences degree recipients from Rutgers University - New Brunswick get an earnings boost of approximately $10,585 over the average earnings of other social sciences graduates.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$37,491 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #82 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means University of Rochester is a great university overall.

There were roughly 25 other social sciences students who graduated with this degree at University of Rochester in the most recent data year. After graduating, other social sciences degree recipients typically make around $37,491 in the first five years of their career.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In PA
33 Other Social Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #85 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Pitt is a great university overall.

There were approximately 33 other social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$33,993 Median Starting Salary
$74,325 Median Student Debt

Loyola Maryland is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Baltimore. A Best Colleges rank of #157 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Loyola Maryland is a great university overall.

There were roughly 26 other social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Maryland in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the other social sciences program earn around $33,993 in the first couple years of working.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In PA
38.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the distant town of Indiana, IUP is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 54th out of 103 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 13 other social sciences students who graduated with this degree at IUP in the most recent data year.

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Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Bard is a small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of Annandale-On-Hudson. This college ranks 59th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.More information about a degree in other social sciences from Bard College

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SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In NY

Located in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, SUNY Empire is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 47th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 25 other social sciences students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Empire in the most recent data year.

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Best Other Social Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the best other social sciences colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 334 127
New York 333 441
Maryland 279 246
New Jersey 273 61
District of Columbia 188 1
Delaware 175 38

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Other Social Sciences is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.

Other Social Sciences Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Other Social Sciences 779

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Majors Similar to Other Social Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 10,436
Political Science & Government 9,218
International Relations & National Security 4,976
Sociology 4,681
General Social Sciences 2,552
Anthropology 1,561
Geography & Cartography 1,298
Urban Studies 450
Sociology & Anthropology 148
Archeology 61

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