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193 Best Public Associate's Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in the USA

Compare 1,077 programs at 193 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

193 universities · ranked best first

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1
UC University of Connecticut logo

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut · Public University · Est. 1881

US #15 QS World #461 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$25,097/yr
Admission rate
52%
Earnings (10yr)
$73,997
Students
19,835
2
UD University of Delaware logo

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware · Public University · Est. 1743

US #18 QS World #501 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$17,799/yr
Admission rate
71%
Earnings (10yr)
$72,950
Students
19,071
3
FS Florida State University logo

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida · Public University · Est. 1851

US #23 QS World #561 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$11,297/yr
Admission rate
24%
Earnings (10yr)
$61,675
Students
32,212
4
US University of South Florida logo

University of South Florida

Tampa, Florida · Public University · Est. 1956

US #27 QS World #601 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$9,812/yr
Admission rate
43%
Earnings (10yr)
$57,743
Students
37,207
5
PS Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus logo

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1855

US #40 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$32,875/yr
Admission rate
61%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,435
Students
42,284
6
UC University of Cincinnati-Main Campus logo

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1819

US #42 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$25,648/yr
Admission rate
85%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,810
Students
29,882
7
UP University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus logo

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1787

US #45 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$30,434/yr
Admission rate
58%
Earnings (10yr)
$66,125
Students
20,370
8
OS Ohio State University-Main Campus logo

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1870

US #46 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$17,339/yr
Admission rate
61%
Earnings (10yr)
$60,409
Students
45,638
9
UF University of Florida logo

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida · Public University · Est. 1853

US #47 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$6,541/yr
Admission rate
24%
Earnings (10yr)
$71,588
Students
35,629
10
OU Ohio University-Main Campus logo

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1804

US #59 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$21,637/yr
Admission rate
85%
Earnings (10yr)
$52,581
Students
19,633
11
US Utah State University logo

Utah State University

Logan, Utah · Public University · Est. 1888

US #62 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,936/yr
Admission rate
92%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,022
Students
20,272
12
UC University of Connecticut-Stamford logo

University of Connecticut-Stamford

Stamford, Connecticut · Public University · Est. 1952

US #66 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$16,798/yr
Admission rate
83%
Earnings (10yr)
$73,997
Students
2,432
13
KS Kent State University at Kent logo

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1910

US #67 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$20,787/yr
Admission rate
86%
Earnings (10yr)
$45,388
Students
19,320
14
IS Idaho State University logo

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho · Public University · Est. 1901

US #70 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$12,193/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$45,608
Students
7,583
15
UC University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus logo

University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

Hartford, Connecticut · Public University · Est. 2017

US #71 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$16,403/yr
Admission rate
88%
Earnings (10yr)
$73,997
Students
1,525
17
UC University of Connecticut-Avery Point logo

University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, Connecticut · Public University · Est. 1967

US #78 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$13,807/yr
Admission rate
88%
Earnings (10yr)
$73,997
Students
454
18
UW University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee logo

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Public University · Est. 1885

US #81 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$15,014/yr
Admission rate
91%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,990
Students
16,758
19
UA University of Akron Main Campus logo

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1870

US #82 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$13,946/yr
Admission rate
60%
Earnings (10yr)
$46,600
Students
9,052
20
WV West Virginia University logo

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia · Public University · Est. 1867

US #84 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$15,634/yr
Admission rate
89%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,939
Students
17,385
21
WS Wright State University-Main Campus logo

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1964

US #85 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$15,415/yr
Admission rate
96%
Earnings (10yr)
$49,500
Students
6,762
22
IU Indiana University-Indianapolis logo

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana · Public University · Est. 2023

US #86 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$11,668/yr
Admission rate
76%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,198
Students
13,830
23
UM The University of Montana logo

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana · Public University · Est. 1893

US #99 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$16,784/yr
Admission rate
96%
Earnings (10yr)
$44,511
Students
7,488
24
UA University of Alaska Anchorage logo

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, Alaska · Public University · Est. 1954

US #102 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$15,301/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$51,871
Students
7,212

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 public Associate's Social Sciences & Psychology universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Connecticut, University of Delaware, Florida State University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study public Associate's 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 public Associate's 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 public Associate's Social Sciences & Psychology universities in the USA

This page lists public Associate's 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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