Best colleges for Social Sciences in Pennsylvania
Ranked by graduate earnings
Millersville University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus and University of Pennsylvania award the most Social Sciences degrees in Pennsylvania: 21, 14 and 13 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 13 Pennsylvania colleges offer Social Sciences and award 161 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Social Sciences program, officially titled 'Social Sciences, Other', focuses on the study of human behavior within social and cultural contexts. This interdisciplinary field encompasses various branches that analyze how individuals and…
Top 4 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville Public · Bachelor's degree | $42,844 | 21 | 58% | — | $27,000 |
| 2 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana Public · Bachelor's degree Small program | $45,509 | 12 | 56% | — | — |
| 3 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg Public · Bachelor's degree Small program | $45,140 | 10 | 54% | — | $31,000 |
| 4 | Keystone College La Plume Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program | $35,568 | 4 | 36% | $23,598 | $27,000 |
Colleges awarding the most Social Sciences degrees in Pennsylvania
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville Public | 21 | $42,844 |
| 2 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh Public | 14 | Not reported |
| 3 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Private not-for-profit | 13 | Not reported |
| 4 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana Public | 12 | $45,509 |
| 5 | Swarthmore College Swarthmore Private not-for-profit | 10 | Not reported |
| 6 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg Public | 10 | $45,140 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania Western University California Public | 10 | Not reported |
| 8 | Pennsylvania State University University Park Public | 6 | Not reported |
| 9 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford Public | 5 | Not reported |
| 10 | Keystone College La Plume Private not-for-profit | 4 | $35,568 |
ShowHide the other 3 Pennsylvania colleges offering Social Sciences
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Institute for Restorative Practices (Graduate only) | Bethlehem | Private not-for-profit | 50 |
| Marywood University | Scranton | Private not-for-profit | 3 |
| Mount Aloysius College | Cresson | Private not-for-profit | 3 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other (SOC 19-3099).
What Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other earn in Pennsylvania
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Social Sciences programs in Pennsylvania.
Which Pennsylvania colleges award the most Social Sciences degrees?+
Millersville University of Pennsylvania (21 graduates a year), University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus (14 graduates a year) and University of Pennsylvania (13 graduates a year) award the most Social Sciences degrees in Pennsylvania, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 13 Pennsylvania colleges offer Social Sciences.
Which Social Sciences program in Pennsylvania has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Millersville University of Pennsylvania tops the list at $42,844. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
How much do Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other earn in Pennsylvania?+
The average annual wage for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other in Pennsylvania is $104,990 (median $97,640), across about 620 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Social Sciences program?+
The Social Sciences program, officially titled 'Social Sciences, Other', focuses on the study of human behavior within social and cultural contexts. This interdisciplinary field encompasses various branches that analyze how individuals and…
What is the job outlook for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other?+
The national job outlook is about -1.7% growth with around 3,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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