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2026 Best Social Sciences Schools in Connecticut

10 Colleges in the United States
2,614 Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
$46,376 Avg Early-Career Salary

Social Sciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their social sciences programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 20 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for social sciences students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Social Sciences in Connecticut

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the social sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Social Sciences

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Our analysis ranked Yale University the best school in the country for a degree in social sciences. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 579 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Yale University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the social sciences program make about $75,039 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,967. See the full social sciences program report for Yale University

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Wesleyan University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best social sciences schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Middletown. Wesleyan University graduates 93% of students within six years. About 205 social sciences degrees were awarded at Wesleyan University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, social sciences degree recipients from Wesleyan University generally make around $39,764. Students borrow a median of $16,125 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in social sciences from Wesleyan University

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Trinity College
Hartford, CT

Trinity College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best social sciences schools. Trinity College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hartford. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 196 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Trinity College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, social sciences degree recipients from Trinity College generally make around $59,921. Trinity College graduates carry a median of $22,934 in student loans. Read more about the social sciences program at Trinity College

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University Of Connecticut is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in social sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public university. University Of Connecticut graduates 83% of students within six years. There were roughly 795 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Connecticut in the most recent data year. Students who receive their social sciences degree from University Of Connecticut earn around $47,605 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,342. Read more about the social sciences program at University Of Connecticut

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Connecticut College
New London, CT

A rank of #5 makes Connecticut College one of the top schools for social sciences. Located in the city of New London, Connecticut College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. Connecticut College awarded about 102 social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Social Sciences graduates of Connecticut College earn a median of $56,946 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,312 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in social sciences from Connecticut College

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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Fairfield University earned the #6 position for social sciences this year. Fairfield University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Fairfield University awarded about 53 social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, social sciences degree recipients from Fairfield University generally make around $62,879. Students borrow a median of $26,743 to complete this degree. See the full social sciences program report for Fairfield University

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University Of New Haven
West Haven, CT

University Of New Haven placed #7 among the best social sciences schools. Set in the suburb of West Haven, University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. There were roughly 26 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of New Haven in the most recent data year. Graduates of the social sciences program make about $49,615 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,244. More information about a degree in social sciences from University Of New Haven

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Quinnipiac University came in at #8 for social sciences this year. Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden. About 76% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 65 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Quinnipiac University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their social sciences degree from Quinnipiac University earn around $36,103 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,820. Get the full social sciences details for Quinnipiac University

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Southern Connecticut State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best social sciences schools. This large public university is located in the city of New Haven. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 107 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Southern Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Social Sciences graduates of Southern Connecticut State University earn a median of $35,969 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,494 to complete this degree. Get the full social sciences details for Southern Connecticut State University

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Charter Oak State College placed #10 among the best social sciences schools. Set in the suburb of New Britain, Charter Oak State College is a mid-sized public institution. Charter Oak State College graduates 100% of students within six years. Charter Oak State College awarded about 12 social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Social Sciences graduates of Charter Oak State College earn a median of $62,864 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,584. Read more about the social sciences program at Charter Oak State College

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Central Connecticut State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best social sciences schools. Located in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public university. About 48% of students finish within six years. Central Connecticut State University awarded about 173 social sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the social sciences program make about $34,475 in their early career. Central Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $23,792 in student loans. Get the full social sciences details for Central Connecticut State University

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Sacred Heart University came in at #12 for social sciences this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Fairfield. About 74% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 50 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Sacred Heart University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the social sciences program make about $17,262 in their early career. Sacred Heart University graduates carry a median of $22,225 in student loans. More information about a degree in social sciences from Sacred Heart University

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Eastern Connecticut State University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best social sciences schools. Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Willimantic. Eastern Connecticut State University graduates 57% of students within six years. About 71 social sciences degrees were awarded at Eastern Connecticut State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their social sciences degree from Eastern Connecticut State University earn around $38,617 in the first couple years of their career. Eastern Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $26,571 in student loans. More information about a degree in social sciences from Eastern Connecticut State University

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Capital Community College placed #14 among the best social sciences schools. Capital Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New Britain. There were roughly 132 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Capital Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the social sciences program make about $43,086 in their early career. Capital Community College graduates carry a median of $12,059 in student loans. See the full social sciences program report for Capital Community College

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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

University Of Hartford ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best social sciences schools. University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of West Hartford. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. There were roughly 48 social sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Hartford in the most recent data year. Graduates of the social sciences program make about $35,492 in their early career. University Of Hartford graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full social sciences program report for University Of Hartford

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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 · 20 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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