2025 Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

It is difficult to beat Vanderbilt University if you want to pursue a degree in social sciences. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville. A Best Colleges rank of #18 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.

There were approximately 715 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the social sciences program at Vanderbilt University make $27,193 above the average graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Every student pursuing a degree in social sciences needs to look into Duke University. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.

There were approximately 532 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent data year. Social Sciences degree recipients from Duke University get an earnings boost of around $38,963 above the typical income of social sciences majors.

3

University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in social sciences. Located in the midsize suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #35 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were roughly 989 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year. Those social sciences students who get their degree from University of Virginia - Main Campus earn $11,804 more than the average social sciences student.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

It's hard to beat University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill if you want to pursue a degree in social sciences. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were roughly 1082 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Social Sciences degree recipients from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn a boost of around $9,031 over the average income of social sciences graduates.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #56 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were about 1417 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the social sciences program state that they receive average early career earnings of $35,031.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were approximately 710 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available. Social Sciences degree recipients from Virginia Tech get an earnings boost of about $4,660 above the average income of social sciences majors.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #31 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.

There were about 446 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent year we have data available. Those social sciences students who get their degree from Emory University make $10,167 more than the typical social sciences student.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 1622 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, social sciences degree recipients typically earn around $37,057 in their early careers.

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Winston-Salem. A Best Colleges rank of #76 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Wake Forest University is a great university overall.

There were approximately 315 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent data year. Social Sciences degree recipients from Wake Forest University get an earnings boost of approximately $10,589 above the typical earnings of social sciences graduates.

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University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were about 828 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, social sciences degree recipients generally make around $37,954 in their early careers.

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Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Tulane is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New Orleans. A Best Colleges rank of #95 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Tulane is a great university overall.

There were roughly 570 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent data year. Social Sciences degree recipients from Tulane University of Louisiana earn a boost of approximately $3,145 above the average income of social sciences graduates.

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population. This school ranks 5th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were roughly 407 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the social sciences degree program at William & Mary make $9,836 above the typical graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Located in the distant town of Lexington, Washington and Lee is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #77 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Washington and Lee is a great university overall.

There were about 148 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Washington and Lee in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the social sciences degree program at Washington and Lee University get $31,049 more than the standard college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

GMU is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 739 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available. Social Sciences degree recipients from George Mason University earn a boost of approximately $12,596 over the typical earnings of social sciences majors.

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Located in the city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 41 schools for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were about 428 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the social sciences program make around $34,076 in their early career salary.

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University of South Florida - Main Campus
Tampa, FL

USF Tampa is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Tampa. This university ranks 8th out of 70 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 1189 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the social sciences program state that they receive average early career income of $36,048.

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University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC

UofSC is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia. This university ranks 1st out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.

There were about 435 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the social sciences program state that they receive average early career wages of $36,115.

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University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

URichmond is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of University of Richmond. This university ranks 6th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were roughly 120 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at URichmond in the most recent year we have data available. Those social sciences students who get their degree from University of Richmond make $12,135 more than the typical social sciences student.

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

UA is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tuscaloosa. This university ranks 3rd out of 42 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were approximately 800 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the social sciences program state that they receive average early career income of $33,240.

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA

Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were roughly 421 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the social sciences program state that they receive average early career wages of $27,889.

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Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA

Located in the large suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 9th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were about 383 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent data year. After graduating, social sciences degree recipients generally earn an average of $23,637 at the beginning of their careers.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

U Miami is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Coral Gables. This university ranks 6th out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 397 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the social sciences program report average early career income of $36,964.

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

JMU is a very large public university located in the city of Harrisonburg. This university ranks 7th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were about 421 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the social sciences major at James Madison University make $3,870 more than the typical college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Florida International University
Miami, FL

FIU is a very large public university located in the suburb of Miami. This university ranks 13th out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 934 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the social sciences program report average early career wages of $32,081.

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson is a fairly large public university located in the midsize suburb of Clemson. This university ranks 2nd out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.

There were about 386 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, social sciences degree recipients generally make around $36,985 in their early careers.