2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee
Finding the Best Social Sciences Doctor's Degree School for You
Social Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in Tennessee. With 2,210 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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 Tennessee ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Tennessee 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 Tennessee
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Tennessee Schools for a Doctorate in Social Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named Vanderbilt University the most popular school in Tennessee for social sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Of the 27 students majoring in social sciences at Vanderbilt, 41% are male and 59% are female.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular social sciences schools in Tennessee. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public college with a very large student population.
About 23% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 77% are male.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Middle Tennessee State University is a great place for social sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public college with a very large student population.
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Out of the 4 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Lipscomb University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Nashville, Lipscomb is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest Social Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Most Popular Social Sciences Schools 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 |
| Alabama | 1,640 |
| Kentucky | 1,344 |
| Georgia | 3,932 |
| 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 4 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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