by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,267 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. 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.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Louisiana list to help you make the college decision.
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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.
It's difficult to beat Tulane University of Louisiana if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Tulane is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New Orleans.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Tulane University of Louisiana
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in social sciences needs to take a look at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in social sciences needs to check out Loyola University New Orleans. Loyola New Orleans is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New Orleans.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Loyola University New Orleans
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in social sciences needs to check out Louisiana Tech University. Louisiana Tech is a large public university located in the distant town of Ruston.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Louisiana Tech University
McNeese is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Lake Charles.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from McNeese State University
Located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette, UL Lafayette is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Located in the large city of New Orleans, UNO is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of New Orleans
Located in the city of Monroe, ULM is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of Louisiana at Monroe
Located in the city of Hammond, Southeastern is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Southeastern Louisiana University
Southern University and A & M College is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Baton Rouge.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Southern University and A & M College
Explore all the Best Social Sciences Schools 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 |
| Alabama | 33 | 1,377 |
| Georgia | 33 | 3,402 |
| West Virginia | 32 | 702 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 2,021 |
| South Carolina | 32 | 1,796 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 1,194 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 849 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 499 |
| Sociology | 387 |
| Economics | 138 |
| Anthropology | 71 |
| International Relations & National Security | 55 |
| Geography & Cartography | 21 |
| Other Social Sciences | 16 |
| General Social Sciences | 15 |
| Urban Studies | 15 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 1,149 |
| Communication & Journalism | 893 |
| English Language & Literature | 385 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 322 |
| History | 303 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 120 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 115 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 75 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 17 |
