Liz Simmons is an education staff writer at Forbes Advisor. She has written about higher education and career development for various online publications since 2016. She earned a master’s degree in ...

Our world faces a range of escalating and unprecedented problems. Bold new thinkers are needed to tackle these challenges — from public health crises to climate change to social inequity — and ...

The statistical data collection for the 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings was conducted in fall 2025 and early 2026. When the surveys are returned, U.S. News analyzes the data for errors, large ...

Doctoral education in the social sciences requires a “paradigm shift” that takes into account significant changes in the job market and uncertain early career prospects, according to a new study that ...

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The applied social science research methods certificate is for students in education, the nonprofit sector and government positions who hold a bachelor's degree. Through this program, you'll learn how ...

In 1 year, you’ll earn a certificate from one of the top research universities in the country. You’ll take classes—such as introduction to data analytics for social impact, exploratory data science, ...

Many of the most challenging problems we face require an interdisciplinary approach, and the University of Delaware has a long tradition of interdisciplinary research and education. It’s not only the ...

UC Santa Cruz is one of five universities nationwide selected by the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) to be part of its new University Initiative program. The goal of the project is to provide ...

ESF's Environmental Studies graduate programs integrate social, cultural, and environmental knowledge and skills to address the challenges of the 21st century. The Department of Environmental Studies ...