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2026 Best Social Studies Education Schools in Ohio

9 Colleges in the United States
85 Social Studies Education Degrees Awarded
$41,855 Avg Early-Career Salary

Social Studies Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their social studies education programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 22 schools to find the best for social studies education students.

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Best Schools for Social Studies Education in Ohio

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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No school ranked higher than Miami University Oxford this year for social studies education. Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a large public university. Miami University Oxford graduates 80% of students within six years. About 23 social studies education degrees were awarded at Miami University Oxford in the most recent year. Social Studies Education graduates of Miami University Oxford earn a median of $46,681 early in their careers. Miami University Oxford graduates carry a median of $24,560 in student loans. More information about a degree in social studies education from Miami University Oxford

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Kent State University At Kent is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in social studies education, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public university. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 28 social studies education students who graduated with this degree at Kent State University At Kent in the most recent data year. Graduates of the social studies education program make about $47,727 in their early career. Kent State University At Kent graduates carry a median of $26,750 in student loans. More information about a degree in social studies education from Kent State University At Kent

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University Of Akron Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best social studies education schools. Set in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public institution. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 social studies education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Akron Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their social studies education degree from University Of Akron Main Campus earn around $39,613 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Akron Main Campus graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in social studies education from University Of Akron Main Campus

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Students looking for a strong social studies education program will find one at Youngstown State University, which ranked #4. This large public university is located in the city of Youngstown. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 16 social studies education degrees were awarded at Youngstown State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their social studies education degree from Youngstown State University earn around $33,398 in the first couple years of their career. Youngstown State University graduates carry a median of $26,751 in student loans. Read more about the social studies education program at Youngstown State University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 22 schools evaluated.

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