by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 18 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 4,364 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for social sciences students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Duke University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Duke University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in social sciences. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Wake Forest University is a great option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Winston-Salem.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Wake Forest University
North Carolina State University is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in social sciences. NC State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Raleigh.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from North Carolina State University
Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Elon, Elon is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Elon University
Located in the city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of North Carolina at Wilmington
UNC Greensboro is a large public university located in the city of Greensboro.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Appalachian State University
ECU is a very large public university located in the small city of Greenville.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from East Carolina University
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Louisiana | 31 | 1,371 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 849 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 1,648 |
| Economics | 1,034 |
| Sociology | 859 |
| Anthropology | 331 |
| General Social Sciences | 131 |
| Geography & Cartography | 103 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 16 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14 |
| Archeology | 7 |
| Other Social Sciences | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 3,069 |
| English Language & Literature | 1,035 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 915 |
| History | 834 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 605 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 554 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 371 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 327 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 168 |
