by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 14 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,819 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 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 Missouri ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that 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.
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in social sciences has to take a look at Washington University in St Louis. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Washington University in St Louis
It is hard to beat University of Missouri - Columbia if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Mizzou is a very large public university located in the city of Columbia.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of Missouri - Columbia
Missouri State University - Springfield is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Missouri State University - Springfield
University of Missouri - St Louis is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in social sciences. UMSL is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of Missouri - St Louis
Located in the large suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Park University
Located in the town of Kirksville, Truman State is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Truman State University
UMKC is a large public university located in the large city of Kansas City.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of Missouri - Kansas City
SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Louis.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Saint Louis University
Lindenwood University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Charles.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Lindenwood University
Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville U is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Maryville University of Saint Louis
Explore all the Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 33 | 965 |
| Minnesota | 33 | 2,501 |
| Iowa | 32 | 1,375 |
| South Dakota | 31 | 229 |
| Nebraska | 31 | 606 |
| North Dakota | 30 | 163 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 550 |
| Economics | 376 |
| Sociology | 255 |
| Anthropology | 179 |
| Geography & Cartography | 63 |
| International Relations & National Security | 44 |
| General Social Sciences | 42 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 9 |
| Archeology | 5 |
| Urban Studies | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 1,463 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 1,084 |
| English Language & Literature | 549 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 392 |
| History | 368 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 331 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 328 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 150 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 111 |
