2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Alabama
Finding the Best Social Sciences Doctor's Degree School for You
Social Sciences is the #13 most popular major in Alabama with 1,640 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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.
The Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Alabama 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 Alabama
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Alabama Schools for a Doctorate in Social Sciences
Our analysis found The University of Alabama to be the most popular school for social sciences students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Alabama. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 45% of the social sciences majors at the school.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at University of Alabama at Birmingham helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular social sciences schools in Alabama. UAB is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Birmingham.
Of the 6 students majoring in social sciences at UAB, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Auburn University at Montgomery helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular social sciences schools in Alabama. AUM is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Montgomery.
Request InformationBest Social Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Most Popular Social Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5,208 |
| West Virginia | 788 |
| Mississippi | 722 |
| South Carolina | 1,876 |
| Florida | 8,162 |
| Virginia | 7,636 |
| Arkansas | 897 |
| Kentucky | 1,344 |
| Georgia | 3,932 |
| Tennessee | 2,210 |
| Louisiana | 1,534 |
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 Related Majors
| 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).
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