2023 Best Sociology Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia
Finding the Best Sociology Doctor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 937 degrees and certificates were awarded to sociology students who went to a Virginia college or university. This makes it the #40 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Sociology Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Virginia to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia
The following schools top our list of the Best Sociology Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top Virginia Schools for a Doctorate in Sociology
Our analysis found Virginia Tech to be the best school for sociology students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Virginia. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means George Mason University is a great place for sociology students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.
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Request InformationBest Sociology Colleges in the Southeast Region
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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Georgia | 766 |
North Carolina | 1,105 |
Florida | 1,076 |
Tennessee | 428 |
Kentucky | 277 |
South Carolina | 382 |
Louisiana | 407 |
Arkansas | 228 |
Alabama | 223 |
Mississippi | 114 |
West Virginia | 191 |
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Sociology Related Rankings by Major
Sociology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Sociology
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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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 2 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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