by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for social sciences students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 926 associate degrees in social sciences to qualified students.
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Your choice of social sciences for getting your associate degree school matters. 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:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate 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 schools for social sciences students working on their associate 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 Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in social sciences.
Brookdale Community College is a great option for students pursuing an associate degree in social sciences. Brookdale Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Lincroft.More information about a associate in social sciences from Brookdale Community College
Essex County College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in social sciences. Located in the city of Newark, Essex is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in social sciences from Essex County College
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in social sciences needs to take a look at Harrisburg Area Community College. HACC is a large public college located in the small city of Harrisburg.More information about a associate in social sciences from Harrisburg Area Community College
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Explore the best social sciences schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 36 | 147 |
| New York | 36 | 200 |
| New Jersey | 35 | 461 |
| Maryland | 33 | 118 |
| Delaware | 21 | 0 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | 0 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 813 |
| Sociology | 59 |
| Economics | 18 |
| Political Science & Government | 12 |
| Urban Studies | 11 |
| Geography & Cartography | 10 |
| International Relations & National Security | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 34,975 |
| Communication & Journalism | 1,360 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 989 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 748 |
| English Language & Literature | 250 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 111 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 84 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 55 |
| History | 40 |
