Doctor’s Degrees in Sociology
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Education Levels of Sociology Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 577 students 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 | 29,576 |
| Associate Degree | 6,887 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,298 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 577 |
| Basic Certificate | 92 |
| Graduate Certificate | 32 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 13 |
Earnings of Sociology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in sociology is $72,774. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $67,726 to a high of $77,821.
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 61.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 223 |
| Women | 354 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sociology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 62 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 294 |
| International Students | 102 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 39 |
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 $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. The sociology program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 22 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
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 $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 doctor's degrees were handed out to sociology majors at UChicago. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 doctor's degrees were handed out to sociology majors at The Graduate Center. About 64% of this group were women, and 21% 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 $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. The sociology program at Indiana University - Bloomington awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 54% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The sociology program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
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 $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 doctor's degrees were handed out to sociology majors at Cornell.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in sociology. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The sociology program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in sociology from Ohio State. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% 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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in sociology from NYU.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in sociology from UC Irvine. Of these students, 73% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in sociology from UC Berkeley. About 18% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to sociology majors at UCLA. Of these students, 40% were women and 40% 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 $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in sociology from Stanford. Around 40% 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 $56,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,010 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to sociology majors at Princeton. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. The sociology program at University of Arizona awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to sociology majors at Yale. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for sociology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. The sociology program at University of Maryland - College Park awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 44% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to sociology majors at Northwestern. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% 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 $28,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,860 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to sociology majors at Howard. Of these students, 67% were women and 89% 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 $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. The sociology program at The University of Texas at Austin awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 78% of this group were women, and 56% 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 | 1,248 |
| Political Science & Government | 654 |
| Anthropology | 469 |
| Geography & Cartography | 249 |
| Other Social Sciences | 108 |
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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