by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Connecticut to determine which ones were the best for social sciences students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 192 master's degrees in social sciences to qualified students.
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The social sciences master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality social sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. 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 for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 colleges for social sciences students working on their master'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 Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Connecticut list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for social sciences students seeking a a master's degree.
It's difficult to beat Yale University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in social sciences. Located in the medium-sized city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Yale University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in social sciences needs to take a look at University of Connecticut. Located in the suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from University of Connecticut
Southern Connecticut State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in social sciences. SCSU is a medium-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of New Haven.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Southern Connecticut State University
It is hard to beat Central Connecticut State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in social sciences. Located in the suburb of New Britain, CCSU is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Central Connecticut State University
University of Bridgeport is a great choice for students pursuing a master's degree in social sciences. Located in the medium-sized city of Bridgeport, UBridgeport is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from University of Bridgeport
Explore all the Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 34 | 1,419 |
| Rhode Island | 32 | 56 |
| New Hampshire | 27 | 103 |
| Maine | 27 | 27 |
| Vermont | 25 | 85 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 61 |
| International Relations & National Security | 55 |
| Political Science & Government | 45 |
| Sociology | 14 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 221 |
| Communication & Journalism | 160 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 98 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 92 |
| English Language & Literature | 84 |
| History | 71 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 66 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 45 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 28 |
