2023 Best Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best Social Sciences Doctor's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, social sciences was ranked 6th in Pennsylvania. In fact, 8,021 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Pennsylvania to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
The colleges and universities below are the best for social sciences majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Doctorate in Social Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named University of Pennsylvania the best school in Pennsylvania for social sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. UPenn is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.
Out of the 6 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Carnegie Mellon University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. IUP is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Indiana.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Drexel University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Pitt is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh.
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Temple University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for social sciences students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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New Jersey | 3,601 |
New York | 17,106 |
Maryland | 5,314 |
Delaware | 865 |
District of Columbia | 4,643 |
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Social Sciences Related Rankings by Major
Social Sciences Majors to Study
Major | Annual Graduates |
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Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
Economics | 49,055 |
Sociology | 38,475 |
General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
Anthropology | 11,415 |
Criminology | 11,039 |
Geography & Cartography | 8,526 |
Other Social Sciences | 2,414 |
Urban Studies | 1,507 |
Sociology & Anthropology | 541 |
Archeology | 339 |
Demography & Population Studies | 88 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Social Sciences
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Education | 327,871 |
Psychology | 195,678 |
Communication & Journalism | 120,571 |
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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