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2026 Best Other Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region

5 Colleges in the United States
310 Other Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
$45,777 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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 13 schools to find the best for other social sciences students.

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Best Schools for Other Social Sciences in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall other social sciences education in the New England Region.

Top Schools in Other Social Sciences

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Our analysis ranked Boston University the best school in the country for a degree in other social sciences. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 107 other social sciences degrees were awarded at Boston University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, other social sciences degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $48,243. Typical student debt for the program is $25,232. Read more about the other social sciences program at Boston University

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Students looking for a strong other social sciences program will find one at Wesleyan University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Middletown, Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 21 other social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Wesleyan University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other social sciences degree from Wesleyan University earn around $39,764 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,125 to complete this degree. Get the full other social sciences details for Wesleyan University

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Williams College
Williamstown, MA

A rank of #3 makes Williams College one of the top schools for other social sciences. Located in the town of Williamstown, Williams College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Williams College graduates 94% of students within six years. About 12 other social sciences degrees were awarded at Williams College in the most recent year. Graduates of the other social sciences program make about $53,652 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,615 to complete this degree. Get the full other social sciences details for Williams College

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in other social sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. About 19 other social sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, other social sciences degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $53,543. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates carry a median of $25,234 in student loans. Read more about the other social sciences program at University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Clark University
Worcester, MA

Students looking for a strong other social sciences program will find one at Clark University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Worcester, Clark University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 30 other social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Clark University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other social sciences degree from Clark University earn around $48,671 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the other social sciences program at Clark University

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University Of Southern Maine came in at #6 for other social sciences this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Portland. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. About 86 other social sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Southern Maine in the most recent year. Graduates of the other social sciences program make about $35,418 in their early career. University Of Southern Maine graduates carry a median of $24,825 in student loans. More information about a degree in other social sciences from University Of Southern Maine

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University Of Maine At Presque Isle came in at #7 for other social sciences this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Presque Isle. University Of Maine At Presque Isle graduates 24% of students within six years. University Of Maine At Presque Isle awarded about 35 other social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Other Social Sciences graduates of University Of Maine At Presque Isle earn a median of $41,148 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,434. Read more about the other social sciences program at University Of Maine At Presque Isle

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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 · 13 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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