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5,387 Best Social Sciences & Psychology Programs in the United States

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.

2329Master's Degree
SU State University of New York College at Brockport logo
#700 in United States United States

History (MA)

State University of New York College at Brockport

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
2334Master's Degree
SU State University of New York College at Brockport logo
#700 in United States United States

Psychology

State University of New York College at Brockport

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
2336Master's Degree
SU State University of New York College at Brockport logo
#700 in United States United States

Social Work

State University of New York College at Brockport

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
2345Program
UN University of North Carolina at Pembroke logo
#703 in United States Pembroke, North Carolina, United States

African American Studies

University of North Carolina at Pembroke — The African American Studies degree at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke offers an interdisciplinary look into the rich cultural, political, and historical exp...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
2346Program
UN University of North Carolina at Pembroke logo
#703 in United States Pembroke, North Carolina, United States

American Indian Studies

University of North Carolina at Pembroke — The American Indian Studies program at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke offers an in-depth exploration of the history, culture, and contemporary issues of Ame...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
2347Program
UN University of North Carolina at Pembroke logo
#703 in United States Pembroke, North Carolina, United States

Community Action & Social Change

University of North Carolina at Pembroke — The Community Action & Social Change degree at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke emphasizes the principles of social justice and community engagement. The prog...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
2348Program
UN University of North Carolina at Pembroke logo
#703 in United States Pembroke, North Carolina, United States

Criminal Justice

University of North Carolina at Pembroke — Overview of the Criminal Justice DegreeThe Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke equips students with a comprehensive un...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
2349Master's Degree
MC Manhattan College logo
#706 in United States United States

Counseling - Mental Health Counseling

Manhattan College — Course OverviewThe Master's Degree in Counseling with a focus on Mental Health Counseling at Manhattan College is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
2350Master's Degree
MC Manhattan College logo
#706 in United States United States

Counseling - School Counseling

Manhattan College — The Master's program in School Counseling at Manhattan College is designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge necessary for effectively supporting the...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
2351Program
UI University of Illinois Springfield logo
#707 in United States United States

African-American Studies Minor

University of Illinois Springfield — The African-American Studies Minor at the University of Illinois Springfield provides students with an in-depth exploration of the history, culture, and contributions of...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
2352Program
UI University of Illinois Springfield logo
#707 in United States United States

Anthropology Minor

University of Illinois Springfield — The Anthropology Minor at the University of Illinois Springfield provides students with a comprehensive overview of human behavior and culture. Through a multidisciplinar...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology

How these courses are ranked

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".

What the courses look like

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.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Social Sciences & Psychology?

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.

Which is the cheapest university for Social Sciences & Psychology in the United States?

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.

How long does a Social Sciences & Psychology course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Social Sciences & Psychology courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Social Sciences & Psychology online with a university in the United States?

236 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Social Sciences & Psychology courses in the United States?

Humboldt State University, with 63, ahead of University of Arkansas - Little Rock (31).

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