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2026 Best Other Social Sciences Associate’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
97 Other Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
$32,118 Avg Early-Career Salary

Other Social Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 153 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best other social sciences schools.

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Best Schools for Other Social Sciences in the United States

See the highest-ranked other social sciences schools offering a associate’s degree below.

Top Schools in Other Social Sciences

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Our analysis ranked Carl Albert State College the best school in the country for a degree in other social sciences. Located in the town of Poteau, Carl Albert State College is a mid-sized public university. About 40 other social sciences degrees were awarded at Carl Albert State College in the most recent year. Other Social Sciences graduates of Carl Albert State College earn a median of $33,109 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,441. Get the full other social sciences details for Carl Albert State College

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Rose State College crest
Rose State College
Midwest City, OK

Rose State College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in other social sciences, ranking #2. Rose State College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Midwest City. About 57 other social sciences degrees were awarded at Rose State College in the most recent year. Other Social Sciences graduates of Rose State College earn a median of $31,127 early in their careers. Rose State College graduates carry a median of $11,967 in student loans. More information about a degree in other social sciences from Rose State College

Other Other Social Sciences Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Other Social Sciences rankings across degree levels:

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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 · 153 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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