by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 12 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,672 bachelor's degrees in social sciences during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The social sciences bachelor'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 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 bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor'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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for social sciences students working on their bachelor'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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in Wisconsin list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in social sciences.
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in social sciences needs to check out University of Wisconsin - Madison. Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of Wisconsin - Madison
Marquette University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Marquette University
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in social sciences has to take a look at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. Located in the city of Eau Claire, UW - Eau Claire is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
It's hard to beat University of Wisconsin - La Crosse if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Located in the small city of La Crosse, UW - La Crosse is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Located in the city of Beloit, Beloit is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Beloit College
Located in the town of River Falls, UW - River Falls is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of Wisconsin - River Falls
SNC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized suburb of De Pere.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Saint Norbert College
UW - Whitewater is a fairly large public university located in the town of Whitewater.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Located in the distant town of Stevens Point, UW - Stevens Point is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Located in the city of Oshkosh, UW Oshkosh is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 871 |
| Political Science & Government | 835 |
| Sociology | 400 |
| Geography & Cartography | 140 |
| Anthropology | 102 |
| General Social Sciences | 51 |
| International Relations & National Security | 43 |
| Archeology | 34 |
| Other Social Sciences | 19 |
| Urban Studies | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 1,605 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 618 |
| English Language & Literature | 609 |
| History | 451 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 282 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 231 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 185 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 155 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 39 |
