Social Sciences colleges in Maryland, ranked by graduates
15 colleges in Maryland awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in social sciences in 2023: 2,360 degrees, 10.5% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (6.8% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). University of Maryland graduated the most (934, 11.6% of its class). 11 of the 15 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 72%; the most selective is Johns Hopkins University at 6%.
Social Sciences colleges in Maryland
Every Maryland college awarding at least 10 bachelor's degrees in social sciences, ranked by 2023 graduates. Click a college for its social sciences page.
| # | College | Type | Degrees (2023) | Share of grads | Acceptance rate | SAT 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Maryland | Public | 934 | 11.6% | 45% | 1470 |
| 2 | Towson University | Public | 361 | 9.1% | 82% | 1220 |
| 3 | University of Maryland Baltimore County | Public | 220 | 9.7% | 72% | 1330 |
| 4 | U.S. Naval Academy | Public | 199 | 18.9% | 9% | 1400 |
| 5 | Frostburg State University | Public | 177 | 21.6% | 89% | 1100 |
| 6 | Johns Hopkins University | Private | 127 | 9.4% | 6% | 1560 |
| 7 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | Public | 75 | 22.3% | 69% | 1260 |
| 8 | Morgan State University | Public | 59 | 6.3% | 82% | 1060 |
| 9 | Salisbury University | Public | 56 | 3.8% | 87% | 1250 |
| 10 | Washington College | Private | 51 | 20.4% | 57% | 1230 |
| 11 | Bowie State University | Public | 34 | 4.5% | 72% | 1020 |
| 12 | McDaniel College | Private | 29 | 7.4% | 78% | 1200 |
| 13 | Hood College | Private | 14 | 5.2% | 78% | 1230 |
| 14 | Coppin State University | Public | 13 | 4.4% | 46% | 1020 |
| 15 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore | Public | 11 | 4% | 96% | 1010 |
Questions about social sciences colleges in Maryland
What is the best college for social sciences in Maryland?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest social sciences programs in Maryland are University of Maryland (934), Towson University (361), University of Maryland Baltimore County (220). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every Maryland college in the field by output and shows each one's acceptance rate and admitted SAT so you can match it to your own numbers.
How many colleges in Maryland offer social sciences?
15 four-year colleges in Maryland awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in social sciences in 2023, 11 public and 4 private, for 2,360 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for social sciences in Maryland?
At the 11 public universities on this list, Maryland residents are usually admitted at a higher rate than out-of-state applicants and pay in-state tuition. CollegeCalcAI applies the residency effect when you set your home state, and the per-major adjustment when you set the major.
Social Sciences elsewhere
The same field in other states, and the national ranking.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 Completions (bachelor's degrees, first majors, CIP 2-digit series), joined to CollegeCalcAI's admissions dataset. Built 2026-09-19. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are not predictions or guarantees.