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2023 Best Sociology Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois

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$72,774 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Sociology Doctor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 841 degrees and certificates were awarded to sociology students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #48 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Sociology Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Illinois to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois

The colleges and universities below are the best for sociology majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top Illinois Schools for a Doctorate in Sociology

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Our 2023 rankings named Northwestern University the best school in Illinois for sociology students working on their doctor’s degree. Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston.

Full Sociology at Northwestern University Report

#2

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Chicago is a great place for sociology students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. UIUC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Champaign.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Loyola University Chicago is a great place for sociology students working on their doctor’s degree. Loyola Chicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Illinois at Chicago. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Chicago, UIC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Sociology at University of Illinois at Chicago Report

Southern Illinois University Carbondale ranked #6 on this year’s Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Carbondale, SIUC is a public school with a large student population.

Full Sociology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale Report

Best Sociology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Sociology Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 551
Ohio 702
Indiana 471
Wisconsin 504

Sociology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 49,282
Economics 49,055
General Social Sciences 18,997
International Relations & National Security 14,306
Anthropology 11,415

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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