2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Maryland
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 Maryland. In fact, 5,314 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Maryland to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Social Sciences program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Maryland
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for social sciences majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Most Popular Maryland Schools for a Doctorate in Social Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named University of Maryland - College Park the most popular school in Maryland for social sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. UMCP is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of College Park.
About 37% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 63% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Johns Hopkins University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Baltimore.
Of the 33 students majoring in social sciences at Johns Hopkins, 73% are male and 27% are female.
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Out of the 3 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - Baltimore County landed the # 3 spot on the list. UMBC is a large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore.
Of the 3 students majoring in social sciences at UMBC, 67% are male and 33% are female.
Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Most Popular Social Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 3,601 |
| Pennsylvania | 8,021 |
| New York | 17,106 |
| Delaware | 865 |
| District of Columbia | 4,643 |
Majors Related to Social Sciences
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 3 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to AndrГ© KГјnzelmann.
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