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558 Best Public Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in the USA

Compare 15,720 programs at 558 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

558 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
73
GM George Mason University logo

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia · Public University · Est. 1957

US #100 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$17,915/yr
Admission rate
87%
Earnings (10yr)
$76,343
Students
27,752
74
WO Western Oregon University logo

Western Oregon University

Monmouth, Oregon · Public University · Est. 1856

US #101 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$17,237/yr
Admission rate
98%
Earnings (10yr)
$51,815
Students
3,103
75
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
76
MS Mississippi State University logo

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi · Public University · Est. 1878

US #103 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$17,595/yr
Admission rate
78%
Earnings (10yr)
$51,513
Students
18,397
77
UN University of North Dakota logo

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota · Public University · Est. 1883

US #104 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$18,551/yr
Admission rate
77%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,552
Students
9,981
78
UM University of Memphis logo

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee · Public University · Est. 1912

US #106 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$12,397/yr
Admission rate
72%
Earnings (10yr)
$48,458
Students
12,701
79
PS Portland State University logo

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon · Public University · Est. 1946

US #107 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$9,552/yr
Admission rate
91%
Earnings (10yr)
$57,906
Students
13,182
80
UC University of California-Davis logo

University of California-Davis

Davis, California · Public University · Est. 1905

US #108 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,741/yr
Admission rate
42%
Earnings (10yr)
$80,838
Students
32,253
81
WS Wichita State University logo

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas · Public University · Est. 1886

US #110 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$13,194/yr
Admission rate
94%
Earnings (10yr)
$51,532
Students
10,780
82
UA University of Alabama at Birmingham logo

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama · Public University · Est. 1969

US #111 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$18,749/yr
Admission rate
88%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,501
Students
11,635
83
UT University of Toledo logo

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1872

US #112 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$17,249/yr
Admission rate
92%
Earnings (10yr)
$50,632
Students
9,770
84
UC University of Central Florida logo

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida · Public University · Est. 1963

US #113 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$10,411/yr
Admission rate
40%
Earnings (10yr)
$58,308
Students
59,146
85
US University of South Carolina-Columbia logo

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina · Public University · Est. 1801

US #115 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$22,811/yr
Admission rate
60%
Earnings (10yr)
$62,177
Students
29,820
86
AU Auburn University logo

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama · Public University · Est. 1856

US #116 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$24,323/yr
Admission rate
46%
Earnings (10yr)
$65,337
Students
26,816
87
ND North Dakota State University-Main Campus logo

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, North Dakota · Public University · Est. 1890

US #117 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$15,543/yr
Admission rate
95%
Earnings (10yr)
$62,203
Students
9,471
88
NA Northern Arizona University logo

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona · Public University · Est. 1899

US #118 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$14,158/yr
Admission rate
90%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,384
Students
22,903
89
OS Oregon State University logo

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon · Public University · Est. 1856

US #119 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$19,604/yr
Admission rate
77%
Earnings (10yr)
$64,010
Students
30,743
90
CU Clemson University logo

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina · Public University · Est. 1889

US #120 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$22,253/yr
Admission rate
38%
Earnings (10yr)
$71,513
Students
23,300
91
EM Eastern Michigan University logo

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1849

US #121 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$15,407/yr
Admission rate
80%
Earnings (10yr)
$51,793
Students
10,055
92
UA University of Arkansas logo

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas · Public University · Est. 1871

US #122 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$18,209/yr
Admission rate
74%
Earnings (10yr)
$58,191
Students
28,677
93
FI Florida International University logo

Florida International University

Miami, Florida · Public University · Est. 1965

US #123 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$9,288/yr
Admission rate
55%
Earnings (10yr)
$60,249
Students
39,508
94
OS Oregon State University-Cascades Campus logo

Oregon State University-Cascades Campus

Bend, Oregon · Public University · Est. 2001

US #124 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$18,048/yr
Admission rate
63%
Earnings (10yr)
$64,010
Students
1,044
95
MS Missouri State University-Springfield logo

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1905

US #125 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$17,613/yr
Admission rate
91%
Earnings (10yr)
$49,827
Students
13,313
96
UN University of New Mexico-Main Campus logo

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico · Public University · Est. 1889

US #126 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$15,489/yr
Admission rate
95%
Earnings (10yr)
$44,792
Students
17,244

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.

Social Sciences & Psychology pay by degree level →

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for public Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include George Mason University, Western Oregon University, University of Alaska Anchorage. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

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

This page lists public Bachelor'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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