by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 11 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,106 bachelor's degrees in social sciences to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of social sciences for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for social sciences students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for social sciences students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
It's hard to beat Vanderbilt University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Vanderbilt University
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in social sciences needs to take a look at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. UT Knoxville is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Rhodes College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Located in the city of Memphis, Rhodes College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Rhodes College
Sewanee - The University of the South is a good decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Sewanee - The University of the South
Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of Memphis
Tennessee Tech University is a large public university located in the town of Cookeville.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Tennessee Technological University
UT Chattanooga is a large public university located in the midsize city of Chattanooga.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Middle Tennessee State University
ETSU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Johnson City.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from East Tennessee State University
Located in the medium-sized city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Austin Peay State University
Explore all the Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 34 | 4,635 |
| Mississippi | 34 | 623 |
| Florida | 34 | 7,568 |
| Virginia | 34 | 5,504 |
| Alabama | 33 | 1,377 |
| Georgia | 33 | 3,402 |
| West Virginia | 32 | 702 |
| South Carolina | 32 | 1,796 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 1,194 |
| Louisiana | 31 | 1,371 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 849 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 660 |
| Economics | 427 |
| Sociology | 375 |
| General Social Sciences | 305 |
| Anthropology | 167 |
| International Relations & National Security | 70 |
| Other Social Sciences | 39 |
| Geography & Cartography | 22 |
| Urban Studies | 20 |
| Archeology | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 1,255 |
| English Language & Literature | 629 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 582 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 472 |
| History | 462 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 416 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 341 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 175 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 61 |
