2026 Best Social Sciences Schools Schools in the Outlying Areas Region

Social Sciences Schools programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. 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 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for social sciences schools students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Social Sciences Schools Schools in the Outlying Areas Region

Best Schools for Social Sciences Schools in the Outlying Areas Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall social sciences schools education in the Outlying Areas Region.

Top Schools in Social Sciences Schools

1

University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras
San Juan, PR

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

120 Social Sciences Schools Degrees Awarded

$19,819 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras, our #1 school for social sciences schools. Located in the city of San Juan, University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras is a large public university. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras awarded about 120 social sciences schools degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the social sciences schools program make about $19,819 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,500. Read more about the social sciences schools program at University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras

2

Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce
Ponce, PR

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

23 Social Sciences Schools Degrees Awarded

$16,199 Median Starting Salary

Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in social sciences schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ponce. Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce graduates 49% of students within six years. About 23 social sciences schools degrees were awarded at Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce in the most recent year. Social Sciences Schools graduates of Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce earn a median of $16,199 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,250. Read more about the social sciences schools program at Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.