by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for social sciences students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,123 associate degrees in social sciences to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The social sciences associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
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 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 Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for social sciences students seeking a an associate degree.
It is hard to beat Northern Virginia Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in social sciences. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public college located in the suburb of Annandale.More information about a associate in social sciences from Northern Virginia Community College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in social sciences has to take a look at Tidewater Community College. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in social sciences from Tidewater Community College
Reynolds Community College is a good option for students pursuing an associate degree in social sciences. Reynolds Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Richmond.More information about a associate in social sciences from Reynolds Community College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in social sciences needs to take a look at Thomas Nelson Community College. TNCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Hampton.More information about a associate in social sciences from Thomas Nelson Community College
Virginia Western Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Roanoke.More information about a associate in social sciences from Virginia Western Community College
Explore the best social sciences colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 37 | 34 |
| Georgia | 34 | 74 |
| Virginia | 34 | 1,489 |
| Arkansas | 33 | 1 |
| Florida | 32 | 0 |
| North Carolina | 30 | 1 |
| Tennessee | 30 | 2 |
| West Virginia | 29 | 0 |
| Louisiana | 26 | 0 |
| South Carolina | 26 | 0 |
| Alabama | 24 | 0 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 1,066 |
| Political Science & Government | 23 |
| Sociology | 23 |
| Economics | 6 |
| Geography & Cartography | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 115,509 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 1,391 |
| Communication & Journalism | 255 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 246 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 118 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 112 |
| History | 107 |
| English Language & Literature | 78 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 16 |
