2026 Best General Social Sciences Schools in District of Columbia

General Social Sciences is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best general social sciences schools.

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• Best General Social Sciences Schools in District of Columbia

Best Schools for General Social Sciences in District of Columbia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general social sciences education in District of Columbia.

Top Schools in General Social Sciences

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

298 General Social Sciences Degrees Awarded

$79,632 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Georgetown University the best school in the country for a degree in general social sciences. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 298 general social sciences degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general social sciences degree recipients from Georgetown University generally make around $79,632. Georgetown University graduates carry a median of $16,483 in student loans. See the full general social sciences program report for Georgetown University

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Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

15 General Social Sciences Degrees Awarded

$56,796 Median Starting Salary

Trinity Washington University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best general social sciences schools. Located in the city of Washington, Trinity Washington University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. There were roughly 15 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Trinity Washington University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general social sciences program make about $56,796 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $31,194 to complete this degree. Read more about the general social sciences program at Trinity Washington University

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 · 3 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.