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Best Social Sciences Colleges in Georgia

37 accredited institutions in Georgia offering social sciences programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

37
Colleges
8,088
Graduates/yr
18
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Social Sciences Programs in Georgia

1
PublicBachelor's
University of Georgia
Athens
2,010
Graduates/yr
37%
Acceptance
$9,790
In-State Tuition
88%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Georgia State University
Atlanta
1,158
Graduates/yr
62%
Acceptance
$7,158
In-State Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw
753
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$4,450
In-State Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro
750
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$4,371
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Emory University
Atlanta
684
Graduates/yr
11%
Acceptance
$59,920
Tuition
92%
Grad Rate
$7,058
Net Price <$30K
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6
PublicBachelor's
University of West Georgia
Carrollton
576
Graduates/yr
49%
Acceptance
$4,371
In-State Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Spelman College
Atlanta
324
Graduates/yr
34%
Acceptance
$26,915
Tuition
76%
Grad Rate
$34,997
Net Price <$30K
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8
PublicBachelor's
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta
219
Graduates/yr
16%
Acceptance
$10,258
In-State Tuition
92%
Grad Rate
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Morehouse College
Atlanta
195
Graduates/yr
51%
Acceptance
$27,984
Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
$33,016
Net Price <$30K
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10
PublicBachelor's
Valdosta State University
Valdosta
195
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$4,371
In-State Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
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11
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Mercer University
Macon
123
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$33,080
Tuition
74%
Grad Rate
$19,249
Net Price <$30K
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12
PublicBachelor's
Columbus State University
Columbus
105
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$4,371
In-State Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Agnes Scott College
Decatur
90
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$47,820
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$20,156
Net Price <$30K
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14
PublicBachelor's
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville
90
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$7,508
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Covenant College
Lookout Mountain
81
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$39,270
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$14,741
Net Price <$30K
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16
PublicAssociate's
Georgia Military College
Milledgeville
78
Graduates/yr
$7,605
In-State Tuition
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta
69
Graduates/yr
65%
Acceptance
$23,484
Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
$32,898
Net Price <$30K
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Berry College
Mount Berry
69
Graduates/yr
62%
Acceptance
$40,140
Tuition
74%
Grad Rate
$18,203
Net Price <$30K
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Oglethorpe University
Atlanta
66
Graduates/yr
60%
Acceptance
$45,416
Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
$16,881
Net Price <$30K
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20
PublicBachelor's
Albany State University
Albany
60
Graduates/yr
$4,064
In-State Tuition
29%
Grad Rate
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21
PublicBachelor's
Savannah State University
Savannah
57
Graduates/yr
$4,064
In-State Tuition
27%
Grad Rate
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22
PublicBachelor's
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton
54
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$2,563
In-State Tuition
28%
Grad Rate
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23
PublicAssociate's
East Georgia State College
Swainsboro
42
Graduates/yr
$2,280
In-State Tuition
4%
Grad Rate
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24
PublicBachelor's
Clayton State University
Morrow
39
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$4,064
In-State Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
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25
PublicBachelor's
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus
36
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$4,064
In-State Tuition
32%
Grad Rate
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26
Private NonprofitBachelor's
LaGrange College
Lagrange
36
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$33,620
Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
$17,351
Net Price <$30K
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27
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Life University
Marietta
33
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$13,545
Tuition
32%
Grad Rate
$27,044
Net Price <$30K
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28
PublicBachelor's
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley
27
Graduates/yr
63%
Acceptance
$4,064
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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29
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Reinhardt University
Waleska
24
Graduates/yr
55%
Acceptance
$27,080
Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
$24,850
Net Price <$30K
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30
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Piedmont University
Demorest
9
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$30,200
Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
$15,746
Net Price <$30K
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31
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Point University
West Point
9
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$21,150
Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
$16,991
Net Price <$30K
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32
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Wesleyan College
Macon
6
Graduates/yr
62%
Acceptance
$26,450
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$11,746
Net Price <$30K
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33
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Paine College
Augusta
6
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$12,706
Tuition
22%
Grad Rate
$12,899
Net Price <$30K
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34
PublicAssociate's
Gordon State College
Barnesville
6
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$2,563
In-State Tuition
16%
Grad Rate
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35
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Brenau University
Gainesville
3
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$31,000
Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
$24,626
Net Price <$30K
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36
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Andrew College
Cuthbert
3
Graduates/yr
51%
Acceptance
$19,126
Tuition
0%
Grad Rate
$20,173
Net Price <$30K
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37
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Young Harris College
Young Harris
3
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$30,800
Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
$14,000
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Social Sciences in Georgia

Georgia has 37 accredited colleges offering social sciences programs, producing 8,088 graduates annually. Of these, 18 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Georgia residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.