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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Social Sciences in the Southeast Region

342 Colleges in the Southeast Region
31,164 Bachelor's Degrees
$31,544 Avg Early-Career Salary
Social Sciences is of the hottest bachelor's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #3 most popular major 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 342 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Social Sciences in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 31,164 bachelor's degrees in social sciences to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Social Sciences School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Social Sciences in the Southeast Region The social sciences bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Social Sciences in the Southeast Region ranking.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for social sciences, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Associate Degrees in Social Sciences
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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for social sciences.

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Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for social sciences students seeking a a bachelor's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Social Sciences Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
1,579 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#3 Best Quality In FL

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Florida State University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in social sciences in Florida.

There were about 1,579 social sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Florida State University

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1,205 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In FL
#4 Best Quality In FL

University of South Florida - Main Campus is a popular option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in social sciences. USF Tampa is a very large public university located in the large city of Tampa. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in social sciences in Florida.

There were roughly 1,205 social sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of South Florida - Main Campus

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
1,154 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In FL
#1 Best Quality In FL

University of Florida is a popular option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in social sciences in Florida.

There were roughly 1,154 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year.

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1,033 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#2 Best Quality In VA

University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in social sciences. University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the small suburb of Charlottesville. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in social sciences in Virginia.

There were roughly 1,033 social sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of Virginia - Main Campus

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938 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#3 Best Quality In NC

UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in social sciences in North Carolina.

There were roughly 938 social sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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826 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In FL
#6 Best Quality In FL

FIU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Miami. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in social sciences in Florida.

There were roughly 826 social sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Florida International University

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668 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#3 Best Quality In GA

Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in social sciences in Georgia.

There were roughly 668 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of Georgia

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
662 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In VA
#5 Best Quality In VA

Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in social sciences in Virginia.

There were roughly 662 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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647 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In FL
#5 Best Quality In FL

UCF is a very large public university located in the suburb of Orlando. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in social sciences in Florida.

There were approximately 647 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of Central Florida

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
623 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TN
#1 Best Quality In TN

Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in social sciences in Tennessee.

There were roughly 623 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent year we have data available.

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557 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In GA
#9 Best Quality In GA

Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #9 in quality for bachelor's degrees in social sciences in Georgia.

There were about 557 social sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Georgia State in the most recent year we have data available.

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555 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In VA
#9 Best Quality In VA

GMU is a very large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #9 in quality for bachelor's degrees in social sciences in Virginia.

There were roughly 555 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from George Mason University

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513 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In LA
#1 Best Quality In LA

Tulane is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New Orleans. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in social sciences in Louisiana.

There were about 513 social sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Tulane University of Louisiana

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
464 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In VA
#3 Best Quality In VA

Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a moderately-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in social sciences in Virginia.

There were approximately 464 social sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent year we have data available.

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428 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NC
#6 Best Quality In NC

Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in social sciences in North Carolina.

There were roughly 428 social sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent year we have data available.

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422 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In VA
#14 Best Quality In VA

Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public university with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 422 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Old Dominion in the most recent year we have data available.

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Duke University
Durham, NC
407 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NC
#1 Best Quality In NC

Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in social sciences in North Carolina.

There were approximately 407 social sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
387 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#6 Most Popular In FL
#2 Best Quality In FL

Located in the city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in social sciences in Florida.

There were about 387 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent year we have data available.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
369 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In GA
#1 Best Quality In GA

Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in social sciences in Georgia.

There were roughly 369 social sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent year we have data available.

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365 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TN
#4 Best Quality In TN

Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in social sciences in Tennessee.

There were roughly 365 social sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
364 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#6 Most Popular In VA
#6 Best Quality In VA

JMU is a very large public university located in the city of Harrisonburg. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in social sciences in Virginia.

There were about 364 social sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from James Madison University

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364 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In SC
#5 Best Quality In SC

UofSC is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in social sciences in South Carolina.

There were about 364 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of South Carolina - Columbia

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363 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#7 Most Popular In FL
#8 Best Quality In FL

FAU is a very large public university located in the small city of Boca Raton. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #8 in quality for bachelor's degrees in social sciences in Florida.

There were roughly 363 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at FAU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Florida Atlantic University

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
357 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In NC
#2 Best Quality In NC

Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in social sciences in North Carolina.

There were about 357 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent data year.

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
355 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In SC
#3 Best Quality In SC

Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in social sciences in South Carolina.

There were roughly 355 social sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Clemson University

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
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College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
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University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

 

Remaining Award Winners

This list shows the remainder of the schools awarded a Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Social Sciences in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 342 different Southeast social sciences schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
50 Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS
51 Davidson College Davidson, NC

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Social Sciences in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
52 Troy University Troy, AL
53 The University of West Florida Pensacola, FL
53 American Public University System Charles Town, WV
55 University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC
55 Furman University Greenville, SC
55 North Carolina Central University Durham, NC
58 Spelman College Atlanta, GA
58 University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA
60 University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA
60 Elon University Elon, NC
62 Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA
62 Centre College Danville, KY
64 Arkansas State University - Main Campus Jonesboro, AR
65 University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL
65 University of Memphis Memphis, TN
67 Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN
68 University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR

Best Social Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the most popular social sciences schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 34 516
Florida 34 7,385
Virginia 34 5,719
Georgia 33 3,510
North Carolina 32 4,716
Alabama 32 1,172
Tennessee 32 2,162
West Virginia 32 852
South Carolina 32 1,701
Louisiana 31 1,271
Kentucky 31 1,238
Arkansas 30 838

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Social Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 10,643
Economics 5,653
Sociology 5,616
International Relations & National Security 2,762
Criminology 2,150
Anthropology 1,898
General Social Sciences 1,338
Geography & Cartography 792
Other Social Sciences 111
Sociology & Anthropology 97

Related Major Annual Graduates
Psychology 29,337
Education 23,063
Communication & Journalism 22,795
History 6,417
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 5,836
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 1,382
Library Science 32

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