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Best Colleges for Masters Degree
in Social Sciences, General

138 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

138 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Masters Degree

Showing 1–24 of 138 colleges

Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.2%
Annual cost
$84,986/yr
Grad earnings
$93,487
SAT avg
1,546
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Fee $80
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Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.2%
Annual cost
$84,986/yr
Grad earnings
$93,487
SAT avg
1,546
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Fee $80
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Mar 15 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Feb 15 Fee $85
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $85
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Mar 31 Fee $85
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
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Binghamton University
Vestal, New York
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 37.7%
Annual cost
$29,657/yr
Grad earnings
$80,596
SAT avg
1,415
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Apr 1 Fee $50
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Binghamton University
Vestal, New York
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 37.7%
Annual cost
$29,657/yr
Grad earnings
$80,596
SAT avg
1,415
ACT mid
32
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $50
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Regis University
Denver, Colorado
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 87.3%
Annual cost
$54,889/yr
Grad earnings
$72,105
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
25
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Regis University
Denver, Colorado
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 87.3%
Annual cost
$54,889/yr
Grad earnings
$72,105
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
25
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
🏛 Public Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 69.3%
Annual cost
$29,043/yr
Grad earnings
$70,814
SAT avg
1,298
ACT mid
28
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Masters Degree in Social Sciences, General in USA?
138 colleges and universities currently offer Masters Degree programs in Social Sciences, General in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Social Sciences, General in USA?
Brown University leads with median graduate earnings of $93,487 ten years after enrollment for Masters Degree graduates.
Which Social Sciences, General colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Colorado State University Global, Regis University, Regis University, University at Buffalo. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Social Sciences, General programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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