2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Indiana
Finding the Best Social Sciences Doctor's Degree School for You
Social Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in Indiana. With 2,941 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Indiana to see which doctor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Social Sciences program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Indiana
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for social sciences majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Most Popular Indiana Schools for a Doctorate in Social Sciences
Our analysis found Indiana University - Bloomington to be the most popular school for social sciences students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Indiana. Located in the city of Bloomington, IU Bloomington is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 44 students majoring in social sciences at IU Bloomington, 34% are male and 66% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Notre Dame. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Notre Dame is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Notre Dame.
Of the 23 students majoring in social sciences at Notre Dame, 65% are male and 35% are female.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Purdue University - Main Campus is a great place for social sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Purdue is a very large public school located in the small city of West Lafayette.
Of the 17 students majoring in social sciences at Purdue, 35% are male and 65% are female.
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Out of the 5 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis landed the # 4 spot on the list. IUPUI is a fairly large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Indiana State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular social sciences schools in Indiana. Located in the city of Terre Haute, Indiana State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Request InformationBest Social Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 4,213 |
| Ohio | 4,915 |
| Illinois | 5,866 |
| Wisconsin | 3,504 |
Social Sciences Related Majors
Social Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 5 schools only.
- 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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