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2026 Best Social Studies Education Schools in the Far Western Region

2 Colleges in the United States
45 Social Studies Education Degrees Awarded
$55,199 Avg Early-Career Salary

Social Studies Education is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their social studies education programs.

College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best social studies education schools.

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Best Schools for Social Studies Education in the Far Western Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the social studies education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Social Studies Education

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Leading the list is University Of Washington Seattle Campus, our #1 school for social studies education. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. About 85% of students finish within six years. University Of Washington Seattle Campus awarded about 17 social studies education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the social studies education program make about $71,315 in their early career. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates carry a median of $16,481 in student loans. Get the full social studies education details for University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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Eastern Washington University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best social studies education schools. Located in the town of Cheney, Eastern Washington University is a large public university. Eastern Washington University graduates 44% of students within six years. Eastern Washington University awarded about 17 social studies education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the social studies education program make about $41,914 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,009. More information about a degree in social studies education from Eastern Washington University

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Lewis And Clark College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best social studies education schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Portland. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 11 social studies education degrees were awarded at Lewis And Clark College in the most recent year. Social Studies Education graduates of Lewis And Clark College earn a median of $52,369 early in their careers. Lewis And Clark College graduates carry a median of $23,301 in student loans. Read more about the social studies education program at Lewis And Clark College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 7 schools evaluated.

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