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5,360 Social Sciences & Psychology courses are taught at 1,001 universities in the United States; the most common length is 4 years. Courses from Harvard University, Cornell University and University of Chicago come first, because those universities rank highest.
Murray State University
Murray State University
Bradley University — The Political Science degree at Bradley University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of government systems, political behavior, and public policy. The...
Bradley University — The Psychology degree at Bradley University offers a comprehensive exploration of human behavior, mind, and emotions. The curriculum is designed to equip students with a...
Bradley University — The Social Work degree at Bradley University offers an in-depth exploration of human behavior, social systems, and the various contexts in which social work operates. Thr...
Bradley University — The Sociology degree at Bradley University provides students with an in-depth understanding of social behavior, social institutions, and the complexities of societal stru...
University of Saint Thomas (MN)
University of Saint Thomas (MN)
University of Saint Thomas (MN)
University of Saint Thomas (MN)
University of Saint Thomas (MN)
University of Saint Thomas (MN)
University of Saint Thomas (MN)
University of Saint Thomas (MN)
University of Saint Thomas (MN)
University of Saint Thomas (MN)
University of Saint Thomas (MN)
University of Saint Thomas (MN)
University of Saint Thomas (MN)
University of Saint Thomas (MN)
University of Saint Thomas (MN)
University of Saint Thomas (MN)
University of Saint Thomas (MN)
University of Saint Thomas (MN)
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69 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #5 (Harvard University) to #593 (University of Central Florida); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Harvard University has the largest research record in this group, with 146,463,495 citations and an h-index of 2,807. 35 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".
By level: 3,463 bachelor's, 482 master's, 159 diploma and 84 phd / doctorate. Within the subject, the largest areas are Social Sciences & Psychology (5,168), Psychology (32), Communication & Media (30) and Anthropology (28). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 95% are full-time and 236 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (98% of courses with a stated intake). Humboldt State University offers the widest choice, with 63 of these courses.
Harvard University (QS World #5), Cornell University (QS World #13) and University of Chicago (QS World #13) 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 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.
Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.
236 of these courses are listed as online.
Humboldt State University, with 63, ahead of University of Arkansas - Little Rock (31).
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