Social Sciences, General

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#1

#1 Best College for Social Sciences, General in the U.S.

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Columbia University requires all freshman students to apply online, using either The Coalition Application...

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$22,058

Median Starting Salary

$49,704

#2

#2 Best College for Social Sciences, General in the U.S.

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Every application received by UChicago is carefully reviewed several times and presented to a committee.

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$36,991

Median Starting Salary

$52,821

#3

#3 Best College for Social Sciences, General in the U.S.

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 41,000 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,280–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$43,651

Median Starting Salary

$61,394

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About Social Sciences, General

A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences.

For all the 16,590 degrees granted in Social Sciences, General per year, the majority of them are Associates degree. Of the 19 students earning degrees at the Doctors degree research scholarship level across the US, 37% percent identify as men and 63% percent identify as women. While students at schools all over the country study Social Sciences, General, New York has the most graduates. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Social Sciences, General is $39,700.

Popularity of Social Sciences, General Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

For Social Sciences, General majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other and Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other. Not only that, Social Sciences, General graduates may find a high-paying job, such as Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other or Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Social Sciences, General majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
19
Female Students
12 (63%)
Male Students
7 (36%)

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