Doctor’s Degrees in Science, Technology & Society
Education Levels of Science, Tech & Society Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 27 people earned their doctor's degree in science, tech & society. This makes it the 178th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in science, tech & society at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 644 |
| Master’s Degree | 102 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 27 |
| Graduate Certificate | 20 |
| Basic Certificate | 10 |
| Associate Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Science, Tech & Society Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in science, tech & society. About 51.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 14 |
| Women | 13 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of science, tech & society doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Science, Tech & Society Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 10 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in science, tech & society. Learn more about the most popular 10 below:
The most popular school in the United States for science, tech & society students seekinga doctor's degree is George Mason University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in science, tech & society from GMU.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for science, tech & society majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in science, tech & society from ASU - Tempe. About 50% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for science, tech & society majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in science, tech & society from RPI.
Virginia Tech comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in science, tech & society. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in science, tech & society from Virginia Tech. About 33% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cornell University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in science, tech & society. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in science, tech & society from Cornell.
University of Chicago comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in science, tech & society. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in science, tech & society from UChicago.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in science, tech & society. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in science, tech & society from MIT. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to science, tech & society that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 196 |
| Nutrition Science | 178 |
| Behavioral Science | 150 |
| Computational Science | 91 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 83 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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