Doctor’s Degrees in Sociology
Education Levels of Sociology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 602 people earned their doctor's degree in sociology. This earns it the #45 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in sociology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 25,951 |
| Associate Degree | 5,109 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,358 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 602 |
| Basic Certificate | 127 |
| Graduate Certificate | 47 |
Earnings of Sociology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in sociology. About 61.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 233 |
| Women | 369 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sociology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 58 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 |
| White | 302 |
| International Students | 110 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 33 |
Most Popular Sociology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 122 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in sociology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for sociology students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in sociology from UW - Madison. Of these students, 79% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Chicago. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in sociology from UChicago. About 46% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in sociology. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in sociology from The Graduate Center. About 57% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in sociology. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in sociology from IU Bloomington. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in sociology from Texas A&M College Station. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cornell University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in sociology. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in sociology from Cornell. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in sociology. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in sociology from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 86% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in sociology from Ohio State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in sociology from NYU. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Irvine is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in sociology. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in sociology from UC Irvine. About 53% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in sociology. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in sociology from UC Berkeley. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in sociology. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in sociology from UCLA. Of these students, 33% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stanford University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in sociology. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in sociology from Stanford. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
Princeton University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in sociology. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in sociology from Princeton. Of these students, 60% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arizona comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in sociology. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in sociology from University of Arizona. About 57% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Yale University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in sociology. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in sociology from Yale. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in sociology from UMCP. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northwestern University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in sociology. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in sociology from Northwestern. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Howard University. Roughly 10,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,334 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in sociology from Howard. Of these students, 80% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in sociology. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in sociology from UT Austin. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to sociology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 1,385 |
| Political Science & Government | 737 |
| Anthropology | 472 |
| Geography & Cartography | 199 |
| International Relations & Security | 94 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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