2025 Best General Social Sciences Schools in California
26
Colleges in California
8,449
General Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
general social sciences, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #44 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
In 2025, College Factual analyzed 26 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Social Sciences Schools in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 8,449 degrees in general social sciences to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great General Social Sciences School
The general social sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Social Sciences rankings. We derive our Best Overall General Social Sciences School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
General Social Sciences Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Social Sciences Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for General Social Sciences in California
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the general social sciences degree levels they offer.
10 Top California Schools in General Social Sciences
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
43rd
Most Popular In CA
It's hard to beat University of Southern California if you wish to pursue a degree in general social sciences. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #13 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means USC is a great university overall.
There were roughly 17 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
47th
Most Popular In CA
University of California - Irvine is a good choice for students interested in a degree in general social sciences. UC Irvine is a very large public university located in the city of Irvine. A Best Colleges rank of #73 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UC Irvine is a great university overall.
There were roughly 20 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at UC Irvine in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelors
Degree Type
BA in Sociology
Program Name
Learn to analyze social factors and become an advocate for individual and community health with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
31st
Most Popular In CA
64
General Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in general social sciences has to look into California State University - Chico. Located in the midsize city of Chico, Chico State is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #481 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Chico State is a great university overall.
There were approximately 64 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Chico State in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
13th
Most Popular In CA
227
General Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Merced College if you wish to pursue a degree in general social sciences. Located in the small city of Merced, Merced Community College District is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #261 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Merced Community College District is a great college overall.
There were about 227 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Merced Community College District in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general social sciences from Merced College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In CA
551
General Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Fremont, Ohlone College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #566 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Ohlone College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 551 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Ohlone College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
18th
Most Popular In CA
269
General Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
Yuba College is a moderately-sized public college located in the midsize suburb of Marysville. This college ranks 90th out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were about 269 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at Yuba College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the large suburb of Fullerton, Cal State Fullerton is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #271 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Cal State Fullerton is a great university overall.More information about a degree in general social sciences from California State University - Fullerton
Located in the midsize city of San Bernardino, CSUSB is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 82nd out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were roughly 24 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at CSUSB in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In CA
411
General Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
American River is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Sacramento. This college ranks 116th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were approximately 411 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at American River in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
15th
Most Popular In CA
142
General Social Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of San Jacinto, MSJC is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 73rd out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were approximately 142 general social sciences students who graduated with this degree at MSJC in the most recent data year.
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