2026 Best Science, Technology & Society Master’s Degree Schools

Science, Technology & Society degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their science, technology & society programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 68 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for science, technology & society students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Master’s Degree Science, Technology & Society Schools
• Other Degree Levels

Best Schools for Science, Technology & Society in the United States

Below are the best science, technology & society schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Science, Technology & Society

1

University Of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Science, Technology & Society Degrees Awarded

$75,677 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than University Of Southern California this year for science, technology & society. University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. There were roughly 10 science, technology & society students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern California in the most recent data year. Graduates of the science, technology & society program make about $75,677 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,625. More information about a degree in science, technology & society from University Of Southern California

2

Brown University
Providence, RI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

43 Science, Technology & Society Degrees Awarded

$166,469 Median Starting Salary

Brown University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in science, technology & society, ranking #2. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Providence. Brown University graduates 96% of students within six years. Brown University awarded about 43 science, technology & society degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, science, technology & society degree recipients from Brown University generally make around $166,469. Students borrow a median of $13,025 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in science, technology & society from Brown University

Other Science, Technology & Society Degree Levels

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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 · 68 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.