Colleges offering Social Sciences

1,717 U.S. colleges and universities offer programs in Social Sciences. Together they awarded 188,196 degrees and certificates in this field in 2024-25. 380 schools offer a version that can be completed fully online. Results are ordered by the number of graduates each school reported in the program.

All levels Certificate 504 Associate 395 Bachelor 1,309 Master 468 PhD 208 Professional 6

Most schools offering it: California (201), Texas (106), Pennsylvania (104), New York (102), Ohio (74), Massachusetts (58)

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Private nonprofit

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT

Social Sciences
Certificate

Students: 3,838
Retention: 61%
Programs: 51
Awards 2024-25: 1,527

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DSU

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Dakota State University

Madison, SD

Social Sciences
Certificate · Fully online

Students: 3,774
Retention: 75%
Programs: 43
Awards 2024-25: 716

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MWS

Public

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, MO

Social Sciences
Bachelor

Admission: Open
Students: 3,716
Retention: 54%
Programs: 76

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SVC

Public

Southside Virginia Community College

Alberta, VA

Social Sciences
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 3,306
Retention: 71%
Programs: 40

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CCC

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Cape Cod Community College

West Barnstable, MA

Social Sciences
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 3,260
Retention: 69%
Programs: 74

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SBT

Private nonprofit

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Wake Forest, NC

Social Sciences
Bachelor

Students: 3,220
Retention: 85%
Programs: 33
Awards 2024-25: 484

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TNU

Private nonprofit

Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, TN

Social Sciences
Bachelor

Students: 3,195
Retention: 74%
Programs: 99
Awards 2024-25: 964

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GSC

Public

Gordon State College

Barnesville, GA

Social Sciences
Associate

Students: 3,179
Retention: 51%
Programs: 25
Awards 2024-25: 498

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SUC

Private for-profit

Strayer University-North Carolina

Greensboro, NC

Social Sciences
Associate, Bachelor · Fully online

Admission: Open
Students: 3,037
Programs: 24
Awards 2024-25: 739

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IAU

Private nonprofit

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

Mercedita, PR

Social Sciences
Bachelor

Students: 2,925
Retention: 69%
Programs: 67
Awards 2024-25: 678

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CIU

Private nonprofit

Columbia International University

Columbia, SC

Social Sciences
Master · Online option

Students: 2,914
Retention: 53%
Programs: 50
Awards 2024-25: 645

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PSU

Public

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington

Abington, PA

Social Sciences
Bachelor

Students: 2,885
Retention: 77%
Programs: 51
Awards 2024-25: 562

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Private nonprofit

Rivier University

Nashua, NH

Social Sciences
Bachelor

Students: 2,777
Retention: 76%
Programs: 42
Awards 2024-25: 1,102

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CUH

Private nonprofit

Chaminade University of Honolulu

Honolulu, HI

Social Sciences
Bachelor · Online option

Students: 2,709
Retention: 70%
Programs: 40
Awards 2024-25: 599

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Panola College

Carthage, TX

Social Sciences
Associate · Fully online

Admission: Open
Students: 2,691
Retention: 58%
Programs: 35

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NIA

Public

North Iowa Area Community College

Mason City, IA

Social Sciences
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 2,662
Retention: 67%
Programs: 59

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Private nonprofit

Springfield College

Springfield, MA

Social Sciences
Bachelor

Students: 2,599
Retention: 81%
Programs: 68
Awards 2024-25: 822

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Private for-profit

Strayer University-Texas

Farmers Branch, TX

Social Sciences
Associate, Bachelor · Fully online

Admission: Open
Students: 2,508
Retention: 100%
Programs: 22

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Miami University-Hamilton

Hamilton, OH

Social Sciences
Associate, Bachelor

Admission: Open
Students: 2,480
Retention: 53%
Programs: 39

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Private nonprofit

Brenau University

Gainesville, GA

Social Sciences
Bachelor

Students: 2,436
Retention: 65%
Programs: 71
Awards 2024-25: 614

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OTC

Public

Ogeechee Technical College

Statesboro, GA

Social Sciences
Certificate

Admission: Open
Students: 2,300
Retention: 59%
Programs: 88

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TSC

Public

Terra State Community College

Fremont, OH

Social Sciences
Associate

Admission: Open
Students: 2,214
Retention: 68%
Programs: 54

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SBU

Private nonprofit

Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar, MO

Social Sciences
Bachelor

Students: 2,199
Retention: 65%
Programs: 71
Awards 2024-25: 603

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OUC

Public

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH

Social Sciences
Bachelor · Online option

Admission: Open
Students: 2,170
Retention: 67%
Programs: 154

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