Doctor’s Degrees in Social Sciences
Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,723 people earned their doctor's degree in social sciences. This earns it the #10 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in social sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 140,768 |
| Associate Degree | 22,137 |
| Master’s Degree | 19,295 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3,723 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,514 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2,108 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 247 |
Earnings of Social Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in social sciences is $67,391. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $62,430 and the high is $73,340.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for social sciences students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in social sciences. About 52.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,965 |
| Women | 1,758 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 181 |
| Black or African American | 158 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 203 |
| White | 1,423 |
| International Students | 1,517 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 241 |
Most Popular Social Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 205 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in social sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Chicago tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for social sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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, 108 people received their doctor's degree in social sciences from UChicago. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Data shows that UChicago graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $67,391.
Harvard University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in social sciences. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their doctor's degree in social sciences from Harvard. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in social sciences at Harvard University make a median salary of 67,391.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their doctor's degree in social sciences from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 38% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in social sciences at University of California - Berkeley make a median salary of 67,391.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in social sciences. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their doctor's degree in social sciences from UW - Madison. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in social sciences at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 67,391.
The 5th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stanford University. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their doctor's degree in social sciences from Stanford. About 49% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Stanford graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $67,391.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their doctor's degree in social sciences from UCLA. About 45% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in social sciences at University of California - Los Angeles make a median salary of 67,391.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in social sciences. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their doctor's degree in social sciences from UMCP. About 63% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Maryland - College Park social sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $67,391.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in social sciences. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their doctor's degree in social sciences from UMN Twin Cities. About 47% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $67,391.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in social sciences. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their doctor's degree in social sciences from Columbia. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women. Columbia University in the City of New York social sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $67,391.
Yale University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in social sciences. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their doctor's degree in social sciences from Yale. Of these students, 38% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in social sciences at Yale University make a median salary of 67,391.
The 11th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Princeton University. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their doctor's degree in social sciences from Princeton. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Data shows that Princeton graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $67,391.
The 13th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their doctor's degree in social sciences from The Graduate Center. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in social sciences at The Graduate Center, CUNY make a median salary of 67,391.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their doctor's degree in social sciences from UPenn. About 44% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Pennsylvania social sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $67,391.
Michigan State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in social sciences. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their doctor's degree in social sciences from Michigan State. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Data shows that Michigan State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $67,391.
Cornell University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 47 people received their doctor's degree in social sciences from Cornell. Of these students, 43% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in social sciences at Cornell University make a median salary of 67,391.
The 14th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Irvine. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their doctor's degree in social sciences from UC Irvine. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in social sciences at University of California - Irvine make a median salary of 67,391.
New York University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in social sciences. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their doctor's degree in social sciences from NYU. Of these students, 42% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. New York University social sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $67,391.
The 14th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their doctor's degree in social sciences from Penn State University Park. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in social sciences at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 67,391.
The 20th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northwestern University. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their doctor's degree in social sciences from Northwestern. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. Data shows that Northwestern graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $67,391.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to social sciences that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 2,718 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 1,110 |
| History | 807 |
| Communication & Journalism | 685 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 656 |
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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