ADBLOCK #102
College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2026 Best Other Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools

7 Colleges in the United States
214 Other Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
$49,617 Avg Early-Career Salary

Other Social Sciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 153 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for other social sciences students pursuing a degree.

What’s on this page:

ADBLOCK #159
DEBUG: Raw major_slug = ""
DEBUG: Initial offers_url = "https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/social-sciences/other-social-sciences/offers.json", major_slug = ""
DEBUG: After cleaning major_slug = ""
DEBUG: Before URL cleaning = "https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/social-sciences/other-social-sciences/offers.json"
DEBUG: After TrimSuffix = "https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/social-sciences/other-social-sciences/offers.json"
DEBUG: After HTTPS placeholder = "HTTPS_TEMP_PLACEHOLDERwww.collegefactual.com/majors/social-sciences/other-social-sciences/offers.json"
DEBUG: After slash cleaning = "HTTPS_TEMP_PLACEHOLDERwww.collegefactual.com/majors/social-sciences/other-social-sciences/offers.json"
DEBUG: After URL cleaning = "https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/social-sciences/other-social-sciences/offers.json"
DEBUG: offers_url = https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/social-sciences/other-social-sciences/offers.json
DEBUG: major_slug = ""
DEBUG: offers_url is valid, proceeding to fetch data
DEBUG: offers_data.offers found, count = 3
DEBUG: Specific major detected (cip4 = 45.99), keeping min_relevance at 0.8
DEBUG: Starting relevance filtering - min_relevance = 0.8, max_relevance = 1
DEBUG: Checking offer "BA in Sociology" with relevance 0.8
DEBUG: ✓ Offer "BA in Sociology" ACCEPTED (relevance 0.8)
DEBUG: Checking offer "Science & Engineering Bachelors Programs (I Have a HS Diploma or Associate Degree)" with relevance 0.6
DEBUG: ✗ Offer "Science & Engineering Bachelors Programs (I Have a HS Diploma or Associate Degree)" REJECTED (relevance 0.6)
DEBUG: Checking offer "Science & Engineering Diploma Programs (I Have a HS Diploma or Associate Degree)" with relevance 0.6
DEBUG: ✗ Offer "Science & Engineering Diploma Programs (I Have a HS Diploma or Associate Degree)" REJECTED (relevance 0.6)
DEBUG: relevant_offers count = 1
DEBUG: relevant_offers > 0, checking for ESYOH offers
DEBUG: ESYOH filtering - found 0 ESYOH offers with relevance >= 0.8
DEBUG: esyoh_offers count = 0
DEBUG: No ESYOH offers, checking direct offers

Best Schools for Other Social Sciences in the United States

These are the top schools for a master’s degree in other social sciences, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Other Social Sciences

1

Columbia University In The City Of New York tops our 2026 ranking of the best other social sciences schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates 96% of students within six years. About 42 other social sciences degrees were awarded at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent year. Students who receive their other social sciences degree from Columbia University In The City Of New York earn around $72,024 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Get the full other social sciences details for Columbia University In The City Of New York

2

Azusa Pacific University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in other social sciences, ranking #2. Azusa Pacific University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Azusa. Azusa Pacific University graduates 62% of students within six years. About 30 other social sciences degrees were awarded at Azusa Pacific University in the most recent year. Students who receive their other social sciences degree from Azusa Pacific University earn around $46,937 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,709. Read more about the other social sciences program at Azusa Pacific University

3
Wilmington University crest
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE

Wilmington University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in other social sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 22%. There were roughly 22 other social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Wilmington University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other social sciences program make about $57,142 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,054. More information about a degree in other social sciences from Wilmington University

4
Bard College crest
Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Students looking for a strong other social sciences program will find one at Bard College, which ranked #4. Bard College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Annandale-On-Hudson. Bard College graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 other social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Bard College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other social sciences program make about $35,861 in their early career. Bard College graduates carry a median of $26,402 in student loans. Read more about the other social sciences program at Bard College

5

Georgia Southern University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in other social sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 other social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Southern University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other social sciences degree recipients from Georgia Southern University generally make around $45,531. Typical student debt for the program is $26,500. Read more about the other social sciences program at Georgia Southern University

6
Midland University crest
Midland University
Fremont, NE

Midland University landed the #6 spot for other social sciences this year. Set in the town of Fremont, Midland University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Midland University graduates 42% of students within six years. Midland University awarded about 10 other social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Other Social Sciences graduates of Midland University earn a median of $51,524 early in their careers. Midland University graduates carry a median of $27,536 in student loans. Read more about the other social sciences program at Midland University

7
Clark University crest
Clark University
Worcester, MA

Clark University came in at #7 for other social sciences this year. Clark University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester. Clark University graduates 77% of students within six years. About 18 other social sciences degrees were awarded at Clark University in the most recent year. Graduates of the other social sciences program make about $48,671 in their early career. Clark University graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in other social sciences from Clark University

8
Suny Empire State College crest
Suny Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Suny Empire State College landed the #8 spot for other social sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, Suny Empire State College is a large public institution. Roughly 36% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 22 other social sciences degrees were awarded at Suny Empire State College in the most recent year. Students who receive their other social sciences degree from Suny Empire State College earn around $58,140 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,693 to complete this degree. See the full other social sciences program report for Suny Empire State College

9

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee landed the #9 spot for other social sciences this year. Located in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public university. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 other social sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, other social sciences degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee generally make around $46,561. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee graduates carry a median of $26,657 in student loans. Read more about the other social sciences program at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

10
Lincoln University Missouri crest
Lincoln University Missouri
Jefferson City, MO

Lincoln University Missouri placed #10 among the best other social sciences schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Jefferson City. About 20% of students finish within six years. About 10 other social sciences degrees were awarded at Lincoln University Missouri in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, other social sciences degree recipients from Lincoln University Missouri generally make around $37,449. Students borrow a median of $32,831 to complete this degree. Get the full other social sciences details for Lincoln University Missouri

11

Columbus State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best other social sciences schools. Located in the city of Columbus, Columbus State University is a moderately-sized public university. About 43% of students finish within six years. Columbus State University awarded about 22 other social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other social sciences degree from Columbus State University earn around $45,943 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $28,493 to complete this degree. See the full other social sciences program report for Columbus State University

Other Other Social Sciences Degree Levels

Explore the best other social sciences schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Other Social Sciences
Associate's Degrees in Other Social Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Other Social Sciences
ADBLOCK #173
View All Other Social Sciences Rankings >

ADBLOCK #115

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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.

ADBLOCK #116

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs
ADBLOCK #613

Compare Your School Options