2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Florida
Finding the Best Social Sciences Doctor's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, social sciences was ranked 9th in Florida. In fact, 8,162 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Florida ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in Florida 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 Florida
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for social sciences majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Most Popular Florida Schools for a Doctorate in Social Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named University of South Florida - Main Campus the most popular school in Florida for social sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 50% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 50% are male.
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Our 2023 rankings named University of Florida the most popular school in Florida for social sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 64% of the social sciences majors at the school.
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Out of the 6 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the # 3 spot on the list. UCF is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Orlando.
Of the 12 students majoring in social sciences at UCF, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. Florida State is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee.
Of the 11 students majoring in social sciences at Florida State, 64% are male and 36% are female.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Florida International University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular social sciences schools in Florida. FIU is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Miami.
About 14% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 86% are male.
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University of Miami came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida ranking. U Miami is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Coral Gables.
Of the 4 students majoring in social sciences at U Miami, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5,208 |
| West Virginia | 788 |
| Mississippi | 722 |
| South Carolina | 1,876 |
| Virginia | 7,636 |
| Arkansas | 897 |
| Alabama | 1,640 |
| 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 |
Majors Similar 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 6 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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