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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. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

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.

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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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No school ranked higher than Carl Albert State College this year for 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. Graduates of the other social sciences program make about $33,109 in their early career. 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 came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best other social sciences schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Midwest City. Rose State College awarded about 57 other social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Other Social Sciences graduates of Rose State College earn a median of $31,127 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,967 to complete this degree. See the full other social sciences program report for Rose State College

Other Other Social Sciences Degree Levels

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

All Degree Levels in Other Social Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Other Social Sciences
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 153 schools evaluated.

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