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Best Colleges for Professional Certificate
in Social Sciences

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

39 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Professional Certificate

Showing 1–24 of 39 colleges

American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
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American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 15 Fee $75
View college details
American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 31 Fee $75
View college details
American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 31 Fee $75
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Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 83.9%
Annual cost
$30,528/yr
Grad earnings
$67,253
SAT avg
1,261
ACT mid
26
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $65
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Long Island University
Brookville, New York
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 89.8%
Annual cost
$52,419/yr
Grad earnings
$59,950
SAT avg
1,259
ACT mid
28
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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Madonna University
Livonia, Michigan
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 92.9%
Annual cost
$38,809/yr
Grad earnings
$59,058
SAT avg
1,000
ACT mid
23
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Professional Certificate in Social Sciences in USA?
39 colleges and universities currently offer Professional Certificate 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 Maryland Baltimore leads with median graduate earnings of $88,174 ten years after enrollment for Professional Certificate graduates.
Which Social Sciences colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Michigan State University, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, University of Missouri-Columbia, Long Island 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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