720 Best Professional Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in the USA

Compare 2,484 programs at 720 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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145

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1818

US #161 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $24,398/yr
Admission rate: 75%
Earnings (10yr): $70,783
Students: 7,267

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146

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida · Public University · Est. 1961

US #162 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $8,752/yr
Admission rate: 66%
Earnings (10yr): $56,746
Students: 23,757

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147

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1809

US #163 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $28,384/yr
Admission rate: 75%
Earnings (10yr): $55,076
Students: 16,656

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148

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas · Public University · Est. 1969

US #164 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $10,836/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $57,131
Students: 30,580

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149

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas · Public University · Est. 1927

US #165 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $17,248/yr
Admission rate: 59%
Earnings (10yr): $45,265
Students: 4,949

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150

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1910

US #166 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $24,022/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $47,896
Students: 12,812

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151

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1907

US #167 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,739/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $55,146
Students: 19,896

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152

Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, Minnesota · Public University · Est. 1868

US #168 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $19,139/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $56,922
Students: 11,703

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153

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island · Public University · Est. 1892

US #169 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $21,440/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $69,743
Students: 13,381

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154

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1789

US #171 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $11,655/yr
Admission rate: 15%
Earnings (10yr): $72,200
Students: 20,752

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155

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1891

US #172 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $10,965/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $48,160
Students: 14,062

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156

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota · Public University · Est. 1881

US #173 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $19,841/yr
Admission rate: 98%
Earnings (10yr): $55,070
Students: 9,198

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157

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1946

US #174 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,435/yr
Admission rate: 80%
Earnings (10yr): $57,289
Students: 24,453

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158

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming · Public University · Est. 1886

US #175 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,599/yr
Admission rate: 97%
Earnings (10yr): $56,880
Students: 7,944

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159

University of Nevada-Reno

Reno, Nevada · Public University · Est. 1874

US #176 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $15,927/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $60,614
Students: 15,599

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160

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1892

US #177 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,597/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $55,874
Students: 10,035

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161

University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Baltimore, Maryland · Public University · Est. 1966

US #178 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $16,467/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $69,960
Students: 10,701

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162

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky · Public University · Est. 1906

US #179 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $10,990/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $43,889
Students: 12,155

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163

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1898

US #180 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $30,902/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $68,751
Students: 14,090

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164

Pennsylvania Western University

California, Pennsylvania · Public University

US #181 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $18,256/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $47,295
Students: 7,451

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165

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, Texas · Public University · Est. 1895

US #182 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,951/yr
Admission rate: 80%
Earnings (10yr): $63,199
Students: 32,294

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166

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas · Public University · Est. 1899

US #184 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $16,805/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $56,906
Students: 36,177

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167

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky · Public University · Est. 1798

US #186 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,988/yr
Admission rate: 79%
Earnings (10yr): $53,899
Students: 14,727

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168

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont · Public University · Est. 1791

US #187 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $19,343/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $62,472
Students: 11,743

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What this subject pays

Graduates of Social Sciences & Psychology programmes report a median $34,704 two years after finishing, across 422 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $25,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for professional Social Sciences & Psychology universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Saint Louis University, Florida Atlantic University, Miami University-Oxford. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study professional Social Sciences & Psychology universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying professional Social Sciences & Psychology universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About professional Social Sciences & Psychology universities in the USA

This page lists professional Social Sciences & Psychology universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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