2026 Best General Social Sciences Schools in Missouri

General Social Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general social sciences programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools to find the best for general social sciences students.

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• Best General Social Sciences Schools in Missouri

Best Schools for General Social Sciences in Missouri

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general social sciences education in Missouri.

Top Schools in General Social Sciences

1

University Of Missouri St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

23 General Social Sciences Degrees Awarded

$53,079 Median Starting Salary

University Of Missouri St Louis is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general social sciences. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, University Of Missouri St Louis is a large public institution. University Of Missouri St Louis graduates 57% of students within six years. About 23 general social sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri St Louis in the most recent year. General Social Sciences graduates of University Of Missouri St Louis earn a median of $53,079 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,943. Get the full general social sciences details for University Of Missouri St Louis

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Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

16 General Social Sciences Degrees Awarded

$37,193 Median Starting Salary

Southeast Missouri State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general social sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. This large public university is located in the city of Cape Girardeau. About 58% of students finish within six years. Southeast Missouri State University awarded about 16 general social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. General Social Sciences graduates of Southeast Missouri State University earn a median of $37,193 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $34,390. Read more about the general social sciences program at Southeast Missouri State University

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 · 5 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.