Doctor’s Degrees in Other Social Sciences
Education Levels of Other Social Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 83 people earned their doctor's degree in other social sciences. This earns it the #119 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 other social sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,402 |
| Master’s Degree | 315 |
| Associate Degree | 106 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 83 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 77 |
| Graduate Certificate | 52 |
| Basic Certificate | 34 |
Earnings of Other Social Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in other social sciences is $66,133. 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. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $66,133 to a high of $66,133.
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 other social sciences. About 84.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 13 |
| Women | 70 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of other social sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 33 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
Most Popular Other Social Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 17 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in other social sciences. Learn more about the most popular 17 below:
The 2nd most popular school in the country for other social sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rutgers University - Newark. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in other social sciences from Rutgers Newark. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that Rutgers Newark graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $66,133.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for other social sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Wilmington University. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in other social sciences from Wilmington University. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Wilmington University other social sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $66,133.
Gannon University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in other social sciences. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in other social sciences from Gannon. Those who complete their doctor's degree in other social sciences at Gannon University make a median salary of 66,133.
Virginia Tech comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in other social sciences. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in other social sciences from Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech other social sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $66,133.
New Jersey Institute of Technology comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in other social sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in other social sciences from NJIT. New Jersey Institute of Technology other social sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $66,133.
San Diego State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in other social sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in other social sciences from SDSU. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in other social sciences at San Diego State University make a median salary of 66,133.
The 7th most popular school in the country for other social sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Cornell University. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. 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 other social sciences from Cornell. Data shows that Cornell graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $66,133.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in other social sciences. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in other social sciences from Penn State University Park. Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus other social sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $66,133.
New York University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in other social sciences. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in other social sciences from NYU. New York University other social sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $66,133.
The 11th most popular school in the country for other social sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in other social sciences from Carnegie Mellon. Those who complete their doctor's degree in other social sciences at Carnegie Mellon University make a median salary of 66,133.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to other 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.
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