2023 Most Popular 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 10 schools in Pennsylvania 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.
2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Pennsylvania the most popular school in Pennsylvania for social sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
Of the 47 students majoring in social sciences at UPenn, 66% are male and 34% are female.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular social sciences schools in Pennsylvania. Pitt is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.
Of the 27 students majoring in social sciences at Pitt, 56% are male and 44% are female.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Temple University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular social sciences schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 17 students majoring in social sciences at Temple, 47% are male and 53% are female.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Gannon University is a great place for social sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of Erie, Gannon is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 9 students majoring in social sciences at Gannon, 44% are male and 56% are female.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Carnegie Mellon University is a great place for social sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
About 14% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 86% are male.
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for social sciences students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. IUP is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Indiana.
About 33% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 67% are male.
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Drexel University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree social sciences programs. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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Bryn Mawr College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree social sciences programs. Located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr, Bryn Mawr is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Mercyhurst University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree social sciences programs. Mercyhurst is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Erie.
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With a ranking of #9, Lehigh University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for social sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Lehigh is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Bethlehem.
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Request InformationBest 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 |
| New York | 17,106 |
| Maryland | 5,314 |
| Delaware | 865 |
| District of Columbia | 4,643 |
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 10 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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