2026 Social Sciences Rankings - Page 2

Best Colleges for Social Sciences

Rankings 51-100 of 1,299 colleges for Social Sciences

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#51

Santa Cruz, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
89 / 100
89
Field Productivity
3.3% productivity
88%
Program Depth
10 programs
93%
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 19,764 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

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

#52

Tampa, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
88.7 / 100
88.7
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
82%
Program Depth
10 programs
93%
Retention
91%
90%

University of South Florida is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 48,572 students with in-state tuition of $4,559.

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

#53

Stanford, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.6 / 100
88.6
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
76%
Program Depth
9 programs
90%
Retention
98%
98%

Stanford University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 18,446 students with in-state tuition of $61,731.

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

#54

Austin, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
88.3 / 100
88.3
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
76%
Program Depth
9 programs
90%
Retention
96%
96%

The University of Texas at Austin is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 53,082 students with in-state tuition of $11,678.

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

#55

San Diego, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
88.3 / 100
88.3
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
77%
Program Depth
12 programs
97%
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 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 39,241 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

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

#56

Chestnut Hill, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.1 / 100
88.1
Field Productivity
4.4% productivity
93%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
95%
95%

Boston College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 15,280 students with in-state tuition of $66,410.

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

#57

Brunswick, ME

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88 / 100
88
Field Productivity
10.3% productivity
99%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
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 1,850 students with in-state tuition of $64,304.

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

#58

Gettysburg, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88 / 100
88
Field Productivity
5.7% productivity
96%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
90%
88%

Gettysburg College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,895 students with in-state tuition of $64,230.

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

#59

Princeton, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.9 / 100
87.9
Field Productivity
4.3% productivity
92%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
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 8,922 students with in-state tuition of $59,710.

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

#60

Blacksburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.9 / 100
87.9
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
75%
Program Depth
13 programs
98%
Retention
92%
91%

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and 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 38,294 students with in-state tuition of $12,698.

Field productivity stands at 2% (75th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#61

Waltham, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.8 / 100
87.8
Field Productivity
7.5% productivity
98%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
90%
88%

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

The college enrolls 5,302 students with in-state tuition of $64,348.

Field productivity stands at 8% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#62

Ithaca, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.8 / 100
87.8
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
73%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
98%
98%

Cornell University 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 26,264 students with in-state tuition of $65,204.

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

#63

West Point, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.8 / 100
87.8
Field Productivity
4.7% productivity
94%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
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 4,508 students.

Field productivity stands at 5% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#64

Denver, CO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.3 / 100
87.3
Field Productivity
3.8% productivity
90%
Program Depth
13 programs
98%
Retention
88%
84%

University of Denver is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 13,387 students with in-state tuition of $58,032.

Field productivity stands at 4% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#65

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.2 / 100
87.2
Field Productivity
2.0% 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 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 47,147 students with in-state tuition of $66,640.

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

#66

Hartford, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.2 / 100
87.2
Field Productivity
10.0% productivity
99%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
91%
90%

Trinity 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 2,276 students with in-state tuition of $64,430.

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

#67

Easton, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.1 / 100
87.1
Field Productivity
7.8% productivity
98%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
92%
91%

Lafayette College 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 2,764 students with in-state tuition of $61,482.

Field productivity stands at 8% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#68

Bronx, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.8 / 100
86.8
Field Productivity
3.2% productivity
87%
Program Depth
9 programs
90%
Retention
88%
84%

Fordham University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 16,153 students with in-state tuition of $60,335.

Field productivity stands at 3% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#69

Worcester, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.8 / 100
86.8
Field Productivity
10.6% productivity
100%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
Retention
93%
92%

College of the Holy Cross 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 3,035 students with in-state tuition of $60,050.

Field productivity stands at 11% (100th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#70

Notre Dame, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.8 / 100
86.8
Field Productivity
4.3% productivity
93%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
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 13,174 students with in-state tuition of $62,186.

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

#71

New Orleans, LA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.7 / 100
86.7
Field Productivity
3.6% productivity
89%
Program Depth
11 programs
95%
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 95th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 13,078 students with in-state tuition of $61,306.

Field productivity stands at 4% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#72

Houston, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.7 / 100
86.7
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
82%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
98%
98%

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

The college enrolls 8,556 students with in-state tuition of $57,210.

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

#73

Newark, DE

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
86.6 / 100
86.6
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
77%
Program Depth
13 programs
98%
Retention
90%
88%

University of Delaware is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 24,221 students with in-state tuition of $14,040.

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

#74

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.6 / 100
86.6
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
65%
Program Depth
12 programs
97%
Retention
98%
98%

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

The college enrolls 31,159 students with in-state tuition of $62,000.

Field productivity stands at 2% (65th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#75

New London, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.4 / 100
86.4
Field Productivity
8.2% productivity
99%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
87%
82%

Connecticut College 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 1,995 students with in-state tuition of $64,412.

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

#76

Haverford, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.3 / 100
86.3
Field Productivity
5.7% productivity
96%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
94%
93%

Haverford College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,424 students with in-state tuition of $67,522.

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

#77

Villanova, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.3 / 100
86.3
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
85%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
95%
95%

Villanova University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 95th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 10,111 students with in-state tuition of $63,806.

Field productivity stands at 3% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#78

Claremont, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.2 / 100
86.2
Field Productivity
8.0% productivity
98%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
96%
96%

Pomona College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,664 students with in-state tuition of $61,906.

Field productivity stands at 8% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#79

Saratoga Springs, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86 / 100
86
Field Productivity
4.3% productivity
93%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
89%
86%

Skidmore College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,776 students with in-state tuition of $63,730.

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

#80

Columbus, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.8 / 100
85.8
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
73%
Program Depth
12 programs
97%
Retention
94%
93%

Ohio State University-Main Campus 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 60,046 students with in-state tuition of $11,826.

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

#81

Albany, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.8 / 100
85.8
Field Productivity
3.6% productivity
90%
Program Depth
12 programs
97%
Retention
83%
71%

University at Albany is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 16,880 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 4% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#82

Syracuse, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.6 / 100
85.6
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
86%
Program Depth
9 programs
90%
Retention
91%
90%

Syracuse University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 22,948 students with in-state tuition of $61,310.

Field productivity stands at 3% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#83

Salt Lake City, UT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.4 / 100
85.4
Field Productivity
2.7% productivity
84%
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 35,260 students with in-state tuition of $8,175.

Field productivity stands at 3% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#84

Minneapolis, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.4 / 100
85.4
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
70%
Program Depth
11 programs
95%
Retention
91%
90%

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 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 54,890 students with in-state tuition of $14,496.

Field productivity stands at 2% (70th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#85

East Lansing, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.4 / 100
85.4
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
69%
Program Depth
12 programs
97%
Retention
91%
90%

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 51,316 students with in-state tuition of $16,930.

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

#86

Memphis, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.4 / 100
85.4
Field Productivity
5.3% productivity
95%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
91%
90%

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 1,952 students with in-state tuition of $54,082.

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

#87

South Hadley, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.3 / 100
85.3
Field Productivity
5.5% productivity
95%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
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 2,330 students with in-state tuition of $63,904.

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

#88

Walla Walla, WA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.3 / 100
85.3
Field Productivity
5.0% productivity
94%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
89%
86%

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

The college enrolls 1,544 students with in-state tuition of $61,070.

Field productivity stands at 5% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#89

Wellesley, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.2 / 100
85.2
Field Productivity
7.9% productivity
98%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
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 2,418 students with in-state tuition of $64,000.

Field productivity stands at 8% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#90

College Station, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.2 / 100
85.2
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
65%
Program Depth
9 programs
90%
Retention
94%
93%

Texas A & M University-College Station 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 76,633 students with in-state tuition of $9,003.

Field productivity stands at 1% (65th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#91

Wheaton, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.1 / 100
85.1
Field Productivity
3.7% productivity
90%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
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 2,799 students with in-state tuition of $43,670.

Field productivity stands at 4% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#92

Geneva, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.1 / 100
85.1
Field Productivity
5.9% productivity
96%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
89%
86%

Hobart William Smith Colleges 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 1,669 students with in-state tuition of $61,858.

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

#93

Oxford, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.8 / 100
84.8
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
80%
Program Depth
7 programs
77%
Retention
90%
88%

Miami University-Oxford is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 91th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 18,618 students with in-state tuition of $14,052.

Field productivity stands at 2% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#94

Winston-Salem, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.7 / 100
84.7
Field Productivity
3.0% productivity
86%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
95%
95%

Wake Forest University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,121 students with in-state tuition of $63,608.

Field productivity stands at 3% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#95

Davidson, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.5 / 100
84.5
Field Productivity
8.4% productivity
99%
Program Depth
4 programs
37%
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 1,904 students with in-state tuition of $59,510.

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

#96

San Antonio, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.5 / 100
84.5
Field Productivity
4.4% productivity
93%
Program Depth
8 programs
85%
Retention
92%
91%

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

The college enrolls 2,694 students with in-state tuition of $50,712.

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

#97

Buffalo, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.5 / 100
84.5
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
79%
Program Depth
14 programs
99%
Retention
84%
74%

University at Buffalo is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 31,889 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

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

#98

Schenectady, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.4 / 100
84.4
Field Productivity
5.5% productivity
96%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
89%
86%

Union College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,082 students with in-state tuition of $66,105.

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

#99

Northampton, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.3 / 100
84.3
Field Productivity
5.3% productivity
95%
Program Depth
5 programs
52%
Retention
93%
92%

Smith College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,830 students with in-state tuition of $61,260.

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

#100

Rochester, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.3 / 100
84.3
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
81%
Program Depth
6 programs
65%
Retention
93%
92%

University of Rochester is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 12,160 students with in-state tuition of $63,150.

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

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