Doctor’s Degrees in General Social Sciences
Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 26 people earned their doctor's degree in social sciences. This earns it the #239 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 |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 9,994 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,605 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,618 |
| Graduate Certificate | 134 |
| Basic Certificate | 77 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 26 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Social Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in social sciences. About 53.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 14 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 12 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Most Popular Social Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 9 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in social sciences. Learn more about the most popular 9 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in social sciences from UChicago. About 17% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saint Louis University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in social sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in social sciences from SLU.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in social sciences. 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, 0 people received their doctor's degree in social sciences from Columbia.
Syracuse University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in social sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in social sciences from Syracuse.
Brown University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in social sciences. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,656 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in social sciences from Brown. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Economics | 1,385 |
| Political Science & Government | 737 |
| Sociology | 602 |
| Anthropology | 472 |
| Geography & Cartography | 199 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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