2026 Social Sciences Rankings - Page 2

Best Colleges for Social Sciences

Rankings 51-100 of 1,292 colleges for Social Sciences

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Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in Social Sciences.
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#51

Santa Cruz, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
89.1 / 100
89.1
Field Productivity
3.1% productivity
89%
Program Depth
10 programs
92%
Retention
90%
88%

University of California-Santa Cruz is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 19,938 students with in-state tuition of $11,834 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 3% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#52

Austin, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
89 / 100
89
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
79%
Program Depth
9 programs
89%
Retention
96%
96%

The University of Texas at Austin is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 53,864 students with in-state tuition of $11,678 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#53

Athens, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
88.9 / 100
88.9
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
76%
Program Depth
10 programs
92%
Retention
95%
95%

University of Georgia is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 43,146 students with in-state tuition of $9,790 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#54

Clinton, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.7 / 100
88.7
Field Productivity
8.2% productivity
99%
Program Depth
6 programs
64%
Retention
96%
96%

Hamilton College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,031 students with in-state tuition of $62,090 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 8% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#55

Chestnut Hill, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.6 / 100
88.6
Field Productivity
4.6% productivity
95%
Program Depth
5 programs
51%
Retention
95%
95%

Boston College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 15,432 students with in-state tuition of $66,410 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 5% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#56

West Point, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
88.4 / 100
88.4
Field Productivity
5.4% productivity
96%
Program Depth
6 programs
64%
Retention
96%
96%

United States Military Academy is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 96th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 4,473 students.

Field productivity stands at 5% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#57

San Diego, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
88.2 / 100
88.2
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
77%
Program Depth
13 programs
98%
Retention
90%
88%

San Diego State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 41,137 students with in-state tuition of $5,742 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (77th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#58

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88 / 100
88
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
69%
Program Depth
12 programs
97%
Retention
98%
98%

Northeastern University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 98th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 32,553 students with in-state tuition of $62,000 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (69th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#59

Brunswick, ME

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.9 / 100
87.9
Field Productivity
9.6% productivity
99%
Program Depth
5 programs
51%
Retention
98%
98%

Bowdoin College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,881 students with in-state tuition of $64,304 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 10% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#60

Princeton, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.8 / 100
87.8
Field Productivity
3.9% productivity
92%
Program Depth
5 programs
51%
Retention
97%
97%

Princeton University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,137 students with in-state tuition of $59,710 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 4% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#61

Easton, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.2 / 100
87.2
Field Productivity
8.0% productivity
99%
Program Depth
5 programs
51%
Retention
92%
91%

Lafayette College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,775 students with in-state tuition of $61,482 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 8% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#62

Hartford, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.2 / 100
87.2
Field Productivity
9.7% productivity
100%
Program Depth
6 programs
64%
Retention
91%
89%

Trinity College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 100th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,238 students with in-state tuition of $64,430 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 10% (100th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#63

Blacksburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.1 / 100
87.1
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
73%
Program Depth
12 programs
97%
Retention
92%
91%

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 38,857 students with in-state tuition of $12,698 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (73rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#64

New Orleans, LA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.1 / 100
87.1
Field Productivity
3.3% productivity
90%
Program Depth
12 programs
97%
Retention
94%
93%

Tulane University of Louisiana is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 13,310 students with in-state tuition of $61,306 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 3% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#65

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87 / 100
87
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
74%
Program Depth
11 programs
95%
Retention
97%
97%

University of Southern California is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 97th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 46,566 students with in-state tuition of $66,640 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#66

Denver, CO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.9 / 100
86.9
Field Productivity
3.5% productivity
91%
Program Depth
12 programs
97%
Retention
88%
83%

University of Denver is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 12,813 students with in-state tuition of $58,032 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 4% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#67

Saratoga Springs, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.8 / 100
86.8
Field Productivity
4.6% productivity
95%
Program Depth
7 programs
76%
Retention
89%
86%

Skidmore College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,704 students with in-state tuition of $63,730 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 5% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#68

Charlottesville, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
86.8 / 100
86.8
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
88%
Program Depth
5 programs
51%
Retention
97%
97%

University of Virginia-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 97th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 26,409 students with in-state tuition of $18,823 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 3% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#69

Haverford, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.7 / 100
86.7
Field Productivity
5.9% productivity
97%
Program Depth
7 programs
76%
Retention
94%
93%

Haverford College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,431 students with in-state tuition of $67,522 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 6% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#70

Notre Dame, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.6 / 100
86.6
Field Productivity
4.2% productivity
93%
Program Depth
4 programs
36%
Retention
98%
98%

University of Notre Dame is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 13,042 students with in-state tuition of $62,186 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 4% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#71

Winston-Salem, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.6 / 100
86.6
Field Productivity
3.7% productivity
91%
Program Depth
5 programs
51%
Retention
95%
95%

Wake Forest University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,322 students with in-state tuition of $63,608 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 4% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#72

Walla Walla, WA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.6 / 100
86.6
Field Productivity
5.2% productivity
95%
Program Depth
9 programs
89%
Retention
89%
86%

Whitman College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,561 students with in-state tuition of $61,070 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 5% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#73

Gettysburg, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.5 / 100
86.5
Field Productivity
6.0% productivity
97%
Program Depth
6 programs
64%
Retention
90%
88%

Gettysburg College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,812 students with in-state tuition of $64,230 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 6% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#74

Granville, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.3 / 100
86.3
Field Productivity
5.3% productivity
96%
Program Depth
7 programs
76%
Retention
89%
86%

Denison University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,394 students with in-state tuition of $64,000 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 5% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#75

Waltham, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.3 / 100
86.3
Field Productivity
5.6% productivity
96%
Program Depth
5 programs
51%
Retention
90%
88%

Brandeis University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 5,205 students with in-state tuition of $64,348 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 6% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#76

Houston, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.2 / 100
86.2
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
81%
Program Depth
7 programs
76%
Retention
98%
98%

Rice University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 98th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 8,961 students with in-state tuition of $57,210 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (81st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#77

Worcester, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.1 / 100
86.1
Field Productivity
9.5% productivity
99%
Program Depth
4 programs
36%
Retention
93%
92%

College of the Holy Cross is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,126 students with in-state tuition of $60,050 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 9% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#78

Pittsburgh, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
86.1 / 100
86.1
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
74%
Program Depth
15 programs
99%
Retention
92%
91%

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 35,724 students with in-state tuition of $20,154 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#79

College Station, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
86.1 / 100
86.1
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
67%
Program Depth
10 programs
92%
Retention
94%
93%

Texas A & M University-College Station is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 78,321 students with in-state tuition of $9,003 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#80

College Station, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
86.1 / 100
86.1
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
67%
Program Depth
10 programs
92%
Retention
94%
93%

Texas A&M University-College Station is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 78,321 students with in-state tuition of $9,003 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#81

Syracuse, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.9 / 100
85.9
Field Productivity
3.0% productivity
88%
Program Depth
9 programs
89%
Retention
91%
89%

Syracuse University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 22,589 students with in-state tuition of $61,310 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 3% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#82

Buffalo, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.7 / 100
85.7
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
83%
Program Depth
14 programs
99%
Retention
84%
73%

University at Buffalo is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 31,903 students with in-state tuition of $7,070 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#83

Bronx, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.2 / 100
85.2
Field Productivity
3.1% productivity
89%
Program Depth
7 programs
76%
Retention
88%
83%

Fordham University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 16,150 students with in-state tuition of $60,335 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 3% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#84

Columbus, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.2 / 100
85.2
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
71%
Program Depth
13 programs
98%
Retention
94%
93%

Ohio State University-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 61,443 students with in-state tuition of $11,826 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#85

Albany, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.1 / 100
85.1
Field Productivity
3.1% productivity
89%
Program Depth
12 programs
97%
Retention
83%
70%

University at Albany is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 17,560 students with in-state tuition of $7,070 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 3% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#86

South Hadley, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.1 / 100
85.1
Field Productivity
5.3% productivity
95%
Program Depth
6 programs
64%
Retention
90%
88%

Mount Holyoke College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,275 students with in-state tuition of $63,904 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 5% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#87

Schenectady, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85 / 100
85
Field Productivity
5.9% productivity
97%
Program Depth
6 programs
64%
Retention
89%
86%

Union College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,065 students with in-state tuition of $66,105 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 6% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#88

Schenectady, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85 / 100
85
Field Productivity
5.9% productivity
97%
Program Depth
6 programs
64%
Retention
89%
86%

Union College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,065 students with in-state tuition of $66,105 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 6% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#89

Coral Gables, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85 / 100
85
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
77%
Program Depth
11 programs
95%
Retention
92%
91%

University of Miami is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 19,852 students with in-state tuition of $58,104 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (77th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#90

Carlisle, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.9 / 100
84.9
Field Productivity
5.6% productivity
96%
Program Depth
7 programs
76%
Retention
89%
86%

Dickinson College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,314 students with in-state tuition of $62,900 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 6% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#91

Salt Lake City, UT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.9 / 100
84.9
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
83%
Program Depth
11 programs
95%
Retention
85%
77%

University of Utah is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 36,894 students with in-state tuition of $8,175 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#92

New London, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.9 / 100
84.9
Field Productivity
6.3% productivity
98%
Program Depth
6 programs
64%
Retention
87%
82%

Connecticut College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,990 students with in-state tuition of $64,412 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 6% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#93

East Lansing, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.9 / 100
84.9
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
68%
Program Depth
12 programs
97%
Retention
91%
89%

Michigan State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 52,089 students with in-state tuition of $16,930 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (68th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#94

Wheaton, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.8 / 100
84.8
Field Productivity
3.3% productivity
90%
Program Depth
7 programs
76%
Retention
94%
93%

Wheaton College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,874 students with in-state tuition of $43,670 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 3% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#95

Wellesley, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.7 / 100
84.7
Field Productivity
7.1% productivity
98%
Program Depth
5 programs
51%
Retention
96%
96%

Wellesley College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,407 students with in-state tuition of $64,000 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 7% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#96

Memphis, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.6 / 100
84.6
Field Productivity
4.9% productivity
95%
Program Depth
8 programs
84%
Retention
91%
89%

Rhodes College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,861 students with in-state tuition of $54,082 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 5% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#97

Davidson, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.6 / 100
84.6
Field Productivity
8.6% productivity
99%
Program Depth
4 programs
36%
Retention
95%
95%

Davidson College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,869 students with in-state tuition of $59,510 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 9% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#98

Villanova, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.5 / 100
84.5
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
82%
Program Depth
7 programs
76%
Retention
95%
95%

Villanova University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 95th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 10,041 students with in-state tuition of $63,806 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#99

Newark, DE

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.3 / 100
84.3
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
71%
Program Depth
12 programs
97%
Retention
90%
88%

University of Delaware is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 24,412 students with in-state tuition of $14,040 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#100

Bryn Mawr, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.2 / 100
84.2
Field Productivity
5.4% productivity
96%
Program Depth
6 programs
64%
Retention
90%
88%

Bryn Mawr College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,679 students with in-state tuition of $61,190 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 5% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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