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2026 Best Value Other Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

6 Colleges in the United States
$26,190 Avg Student Debt
$57,657 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Other Social Sciences Badge [Other Social Sciences](/majors/social-sciences/other-social-sciences/social-sciences-other/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong other social sciences education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 22 schools to find the best return on investment for other social sciences students.

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2026 Best Value Other Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other social sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Other Social Sciences Schools

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Leading the list is The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga, our #1 best value for other social sciences in the Southeast Region. Located in the city of Chattanooga, The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,448, compared with $18,512 for out-of-state students. Other Social Sciences graduates carry a median of $26,375 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other social sciences degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga generally make around $28,194. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in other social sciences will find it at Columbus State University, which ranked #2. Columbus State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Columbus. In-state tuition and fees average $5,898, with out-of-state students paying around $17,610. Students borrow a median of $28,493 to complete the other social sciences program here. Other Social Sciences graduates of Columbus State University earn a median of $45,943 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #3 makes Georgia Southern University one of the best values for other social sciences. Located in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,022, with out-of-state students paying around $17,734. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete the other social sciences program here. Other Social Sciences graduates of Georgia Southern University earn a median of $45,531 early in their careers. Set against $26,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other social sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,948, while out-of-state students pay about $37,764. Students borrow a median of $23,393 to complete the other social sciences program here. Soon after graduation, other social sciences degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $60,004. That is a strong return on a $23,393 median debt. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University admits about 55% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 22 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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