Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

4 Best Universities in Massachusetts for Social

Focusing specifically on Social, our data science engine identified the 4 most influential universities in Massachusetts. To determine these leaders, we isolated 1.31M specialized research publications which collectively generated 80.31M citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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Cambridge, MA

Harvard University

For Social Psychology

#2 in United States #2 in North America

4% Acceptance

1,489 Enrollment

1545 Avg SAT

1636 Founded

2

Cambridge, MA

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

For Social Psychology

#37 in United States #41 in North America

5% Acceptance

4,535 Enrollment

1550 Avg SAT

1861 Founded

3

Boston

Boston University

For Social Psychology

#48 in United States #53 in North America

11% Acceptance

29,640 Enrollment

1475 Avg SAT

1869 Founded

4

Amherst, MA

University of Massachusetts – Amherst

For Social Psychology

#60 in United States #67 in North America

60% Acceptance

17,560 Enrollment

1405 Avg SAT

1863 Founded