General Social Sciences is taught at colleges nationwide, but only at some does it account for a large share of the degrees the school grants. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on general social sciences — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at what share of degrees each of the 233 schools in the United States that offer general social sciences awards in the field.
We also rank the most focused General Social Sciences schools at each degree level. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
Most Focused Schools for General Social Sciences in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the most focused on general social sciences in the United States, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
Top 25 Most Focused General Social Sciences Schools
No school devotes a larger share of its degrees to general social sciences than Ohlone Community College. Located in the city of Fremont, Ohlone Community College is a public university. About 31% of the degrees Ohlone Community College awards are in general social sciences, or about 347 graduates in the most recent year.
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The University Of Virginias College At Wise ranks #2 for general social sciences by degree focus. Set in the town of Wise, The University Of Virginias College At Wise is a public institution. General Social Sciences accounts for around 23% of the degrees granted here, or about 53 graduates in the most recent year.
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Allen University is one of the most focused general social sciences schools, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Columbia, Allen University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 20% of the degrees Allen University awards are in general social sciences, or about 19 graduates in the most recent year.
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A rank of #4 makes Bard College one of the most focused schools for general social sciences. Set in the rural area of Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 19% of the degrees Bard College awards are in general social sciences, or about 153 graduates in the most recent year.
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A rank of #5 makes Woodland Community College one of the most focused schools for general social sciences. Located in the suburb of Woodland, Woodland Community College is a public university. About 19% of the degrees Woodland Community College awards are in general social sciences, or about 196 graduates in the most recent year.
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Brookdale Community College placed #6 for general social sciences by degree focus. Set in the suburb of Lincroft, Brookdale Community College is a public institution. At this school, roughly 19% of all degrees awarded are in general social sciences, or about 266 graduates in the most recent year.
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University Of Hawaii West Oahu comes in at #7 for general social sciences focus this year. University Of Hawaii West Oahu is a public school located in the suburb of Kapolei. At this school, roughly 16% of all degrees awarded are in general social sciences, or about 100 graduates in the most recent year.
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Thomas Nelson Community College comes in at #8 for general social sciences focus this year. Set in the suburb of Hampton, Thomas Nelson Community College is a public institution. General Social Sciences accounts for around 16% of the degrees granted here, or about 156 graduates in the most recent year.
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East Los Angeles College ranked #9 on our list of the most focused general social sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Monterey Park, East Los Angeles College is a public institution. About 15% of the degrees East Los Angeles College awards are in general social sciences, or about 952 graduates in the most recent year.
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East Georgia State College comes in at #10 for general social sciences focus this year. East Georgia State College is a public school located in the town of Swainsboro. General Social Sciences accounts for around 15% of the degrees granted here, or about 34 graduates in the most recent year.
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Porterville College ranked #11 on our list of the most focused general social sciences schools. Porterville College is a public school located in the suburb of Porterville. At this school, roughly 15% of all degrees awarded are in general social sciences, or about 114 graduates in the most recent year.
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Lake Tahoe Community College landed the #12 spot among the most focused general social sciences schools. Lake Tahoe Community College is a public school located in the rural area of South Lake Tahoe. About 14% of the degrees Lake Tahoe Community College awards are in general social sciences, or about 65 graduates in the most recent year.
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J Sargeant Reynolds Community College placed #13 for general social sciences by degree focus. Located in the suburb of Richmond, J Sargeant Reynolds Community College is a public university. At this school, roughly 14% of all degrees awarded are in general social sciences, or about 292 graduates in the most recent year.
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Laney College ranked #14 on our list of the most focused general social sciences schools. Located in the city of Oakland, Laney College is a public university. At this school, roughly 14% of all degrees awarded are in general social sciences, or about 166 graduates in the most recent year.
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Sierra College landed the #15 spot among the most focused general social sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public university. General Social Sciences accounts for around 14% of the degrees granted here, or about 534 graduates in the most recent year.
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College Of The Siskiyous placed #16 for general social sciences by degree focus. Set in the rural area of Weed, College Of The Siskiyous is a public institution. At this school, roughly 13% of all degrees awarded are in general social sciences, or about 56 graduates in the most recent year.
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Folsom Lake College placed #17 for general social sciences by degree focus. Set in the city of Folsom, Folsom Lake College is a public institution. General Social Sciences accounts for around 12% of the degrees granted here, or about 263 graduates in the most recent year.
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College Of San Mateo placed #18 for general social sciences by degree focus. College Of San Mateo is a public school located in the city of San Mateo. At this school, roughly 12% of all degrees awarded are in general social sciences, or about 153 graduates in the most recent year.
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Frederick Community College ranked #19 on our list of the most focused general social sciences schools. Frederick Community College is a public school located in the city of Frederick. General Social Sciences accounts for around 12% of the degrees granted here, or about 118 graduates in the most recent year.
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Butte College landed the #20 spot among the most focused general social sciences schools. Located in the rural area of Oroville, Butte College is a public university. About 12% of the degrees Butte College awards are in general social sciences, or about 283 graduates in the most recent year.
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Yuba College comes in at #21 for general social sciences focus this year. Located in the suburb of Marysville, Yuba College is a public university. At this school, roughly 12% of all degrees awarded are in general social sciences, or about 180 graduates in the most recent year.
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College Of The Canyons ranked #22 on our list of the most focused general social sciences schools. College Of The Canyons is a public school located in the suburb of Santa Clarita. General Social Sciences accounts for around 11% of the degrees granted here, or about 529 graduates in the most recent year.
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University Of Chicago ranked #23 on our list of the most focused general social sciences schools. University Of Chicago is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. General Social Sciences accounts for around 11% of the degrees granted here, or about 770 graduates in the most recent year.
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Antelope Valley College landed the #24 spot among the most focused general social sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Lancaster, Antelope Valley College is a public institution. At this school, roughly 11% of all degrees awarded are in general social sciences, or about 365 graduates in the most recent year.
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Northern Oklahoma College ranked #25 on our list of the most focused general social sciences schools. Located in the rural area of Tonkawa, Northern Oklahoma College is a public university. At this school, roughly 11% of all degrees awarded are in general social sciences, or about 66 graduates in the most recent year.
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Rest of the Top 50 Most Focused General Social Sciences Schools
These schools are also among the most focused for general social sciences this year:
This list is compiled by College Factual. The ranking reflects how concentrated each school’s degrees are in the major (completions in the field as a share of all completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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.
