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Across the United States, 237 universities offer 482 Master's Social Sciences & Psychology programs — most run 1–2 years. Courses from University of Chicago, Columbia University and University of Southern California come first, because those universities rank highest.
Niagara University
Southern Utah University
Frostburg State University
Frostburg State University
Liberty University
Marist College
University of La Verne — The Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of La Verne prepares students to understand and address complex relational dynamics in family systems...
University of La Verne — The Master's in Public Administration at the University of La Verne is designed for students seeking to develop their leadership skills and understanding of public policy...
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
The University of Arizona Global Campus — The Master of Arts in Psychology at The University of Arizona Global Campus offers a comprehensive understanding of psychological principles and their applications in var...
Governors State University
Governors State University
Eastern New Mexico University — The Master of Arts in Anthropology at Eastern New Mexico University offers a comprehensive exploration of human cultures, societies, and their development throughout hist...
Eastern New Mexico University — The Master of Arts in Anthropology at Eastern New Mexico University offers an in-depth exploration into the complexities of human societies and cultures. The program is d...
Eastern New Mexico University — The Master of Arts in Counseling at Eastern New Mexico University is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career...
Biola University — The B.A. in Intercultural Studies at Biola University is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to function competently in a multicultural wor...
Clayton State College — The Master's Degree in Archival Studies at Clayton State University prepares students to manage, preserve, and provide access to historical records and archives. This pro...
Ashland University — The Master's degree in American History and Government at Ashland University provides a comprehensive exploration of the political, social, and cultural developments in t...
Ashland University
University of North Georgia
Mercy College — The Master of Science in Criminal Justice at Mercy University offers a comprehensive exploration of the criminal justice system, preparing students for advanced roles in...
Mercy College — The Master of Science in School Counseling at Mercy University prepares students to become effective advocates for student success within educational settings. This compr...
South Carolina State University — Program OverviewThe Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling at South Carolina State University is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge...
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17 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #13 (University of Chicago) to #575 (University of South Carolina); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Columbia University is cited most (48,319,824 citations). 9 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".
Within the subject, the largest areas are Social Sciences & Psychology (460), Anthropology (5), Counselling (5) and Psychology (4). The usual length is 1–2 years and 1 year. 85% are full-time and 63 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). College of Eastern Utah offers the widest choice, with 16 of these courses.
University of Chicago (QS World #13), Columbia University (QS World #14) and University of Southern California (QS World #146) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
Of those with published fees, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at about USD 5,274 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.
Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 1 year the next most common.
Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.
63 of these courses are listed as online.
College of Eastern Utah, with 16, ahead of Eastern Mennonite University (9).
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