by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 28 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for social sciences students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 26,277 associate degrees in social sciences to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The social sciences associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. 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 take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
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 associate 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 Associate Degree Schools.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in social sciences.
Purdue University Global is a great decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in social sciences. Purdue University Global is a fairly large public university located in the small city of West Lafayette.More information about a associate in social sciences from Purdue University Global
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Upper Iowa University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in social sciences. UIU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the remote area of Fayette.More information about a associate in social sciences from Upper Iowa University
Santa Rosa Junior College is a great choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in social sciences. Located in the city of Santa Rosa, SRJC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in social sciences from Santa Rosa Junior College
South Dakota State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in social sciences. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public university with a large student population.More information about a associate in social sciences from South Dakota State University
FRCC is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Westminster.More information about a associate in social sciences from Front Range Community College
Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public college located in the suburb of Annandale.More information about a associate in social sciences from Northern Virginia Community College
CNM is a large public college located in the city of Albuquerque.More information about a associate in social sciences from Central New Mexico Community College
Boise State is a very large public university located in the city of Boise.More information about a associate in social sciences from Boise State University
Located in the large suburb of Midwest City, RSC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in social sciences from Rose State College
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 11,791 |
| Sociology | 6,887 |
| Economics | 3,446 |
| Political Science & Government | 2,446 |
| Anthropology | 950 |
| Geography & Cartography | 379 |
| Other Social Sciences | 106 |
| International Relations & National Security | 35 |
| Urban Studies | 11 |
| Archeology | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 401,197 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 9,787 |
| Communication & Journalism | 8,996 |
| English Language & Literature | 3,602 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 2,877 |
| History | 2,558 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 1,616 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 1,083 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 936 |
