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Best Colleges for Masters Degree
in Social Sciences

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

108 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Masters Degree

Showing 1–24 of 108 colleges

Fordham University
Bronx, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 56.3%
Annual cost
$77,351/yr
Grad earnings
$85,569
SAT avg
1,412
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 3 Decision Feb 15 Fee $70
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Fordham University
Bronx, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 56.3%
Annual cost
$77,351/yr
Grad earnings
$85,569
SAT avg
1,412
ACT mid
32
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 20 Fee $70
View college details
Fordham University
Bronx, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 56.3%
Annual cost
$77,351/yr
Grad earnings
$85,569
SAT avg
1,412
ACT mid
32
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $70
View college details
Fordham University
Bronx, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 56.3%
Annual cost
$77,351/yr
Grad earnings
$85,569
SAT avg
1,412
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 3 Decision Apr 1 Fee $70
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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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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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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York
🏛 Public Competitive ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 49%
Annual cost
$29,174/yr
Grad earnings
$74,502
SAT avg
1,410
ACT mid
31
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 38.1%
Annual cost
$34,494/yr
Grad earnings
$71,513
SAT avg
1,341
ACT mid
30
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $70
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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 38.1%
Annual cost
$34,494/yr
Grad earnings
$71,513
SAT avg
1,341
ACT mid
30
Apply by Oct 15 Decision Dec 15 Fee $70
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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 38.1%
Annual cost
$34,494/yr
Grad earnings
$71,513
SAT avg
1,341
ACT mid
30
Apply by May 1 Fee $70
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Masters Degree in Social Sciences in USA?
108 colleges and universities currently offer Masters Degree programs in Social Sciences in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Social Sciences in USA?
University of California-Berkeley leads with median graduate earnings of $92,446 ten years after enrollment for Masters Degree graduates.
Which Social Sciences colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Stony Brook University. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Social Sciences 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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