2023 Best Social Sciences Schools in North Carolina
Finding the Best Social Sciences School for You
In 2020-2021, social sciences students earned 572 degrees and certificates from a North Carolina school, making the subject the 10th in the state.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Social Sciences Schools in North Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in North Carolina to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Social Sciences Schools in North Carolina
The following schools top our list of the Best Social Sciences Colleges.
Top North Carolina Schools in Social Sciences
Our analysis found Duke University to be the best school for social sciences students who want to pursue a degree in North Carolina. Duke is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Durham.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means North Carolina State University is a great place for social sciences students. NC State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Raleigh.
The excellent programs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best social sciences schools in North Carolina. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Charlotte. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Social Sciences Schools in North Carolina list. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Charlotte.
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The excellent programs at Appalachian State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best social sciences schools in North Carolina. Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public college with a very large student population.
With a ranking of #6, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on this year’s best schools for social sciences students. UNC Greensboro is a large public school located in the large city of Greensboro.
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East Carolina University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best social sciences programs. Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 65 |
| Florida | 594 |
| Virginia | 627 |
| Tennessee | 187 |
| Georgia | 456 |
| South Carolina | 80 |
| Louisiana | 163 |
| West Virginia | 86 |
| Kentucky | 150 |
| Arkansas | 47 |
| Alabama | 263 |
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Social Sciences Related Rankings by Major
Social Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 6,173 |
| International Relations & National Security | 5,010 |
| Political Science & Government | 2,664 |
| Geography & Cartography | 2,315 |
| Sociology | 1,907 |
| Anthropology | 1,446 |
| Criminology | 936 |
| General Social Sciences | 745 |
| Other Social Sciences | 532 |
| Urban Studies | 432 |
| Archeology | 66 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 66 |
Majors Similar to Social Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 199,724 |
| Psychology | 42,013 |
| Communication & Journalism | 12,242 |
| Library Science | 5,929 |
| History | 4,391 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 the rest 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).
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