by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Alabama to determine which ones were the best for social sciences students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,411 bachelor's degrees in social sciences to qualified students.
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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. 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 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 bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 bachelor's degree.
The social sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in social sciences.
The University of Alabama is a great option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in social sciences. UA is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tuscaloosa.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from The University of Alabama
It is hard to beat Auburn University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Auburn is a very large public university located in the city of Auburn.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Auburn University
University of North Alabama is a great choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in social sciences. UNA is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Florence.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of North Alabama
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of Alabama at Birmingham
TROY is a fairly large public university located in the remote town of Troy.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Troy University
Explore all the Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 34 | 4,635 |
| Mississippi | 34 | 623 |
| Florida | 34 | 7,568 |
| Virginia | 34 | 5,504 |
| Georgia | 33 | 3,402 |
| West Virginia | 32 | 702 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 2,021 |
| South Carolina | 32 | 1,796 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 1,194 |
| Louisiana | 31 | 1,371 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 849 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 520 |
| Economics | 217 |
| Sociology | 159 |
| Anthropology | 76 |
| Geography & Cartography | 64 |
| General Social Sciences | 58 |
| International Relations & National Security | 49 |
| Other Social Sciences | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 1,394 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 772 |
| English Language & Literature | 446 |
| History | 397 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 373 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 196 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 99 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 75 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 15 |
