2023 Most Popular Sociology Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois
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.
The Most Popular Sociology Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in Illinois to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Sociology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Sociology Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Illinois Schools for a Doctorate in Sociology
Our analysis found University of Chicago to be the most popular school for sociology students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Illinois. Located in the large city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Of the 17 students majoring in sociology at UChicago, 41% are male and 59% are female.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Northwestern University is a great place for sociology students working on their doctor’s degree. Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston.
Women make up 44% of the sociology majors at the school.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Illinois at Chicago is a great place for sociology students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Chicago, UIC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 5 students majoring in sociology at UIC, 20% are male and 80% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Loyola University Chicago. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Loyola Chicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
Women make up 50% of the sociology majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Carbondale, SIUC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for sociology students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. UIUC is a very large public school located in the city of Champaign.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 551 |
| Ohio | 702 |
| Indiana | 471 |
| Wisconsin | 504 |
Sociology Related Majors
Sociology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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.
- 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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