2023 Most Popular Sociology Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best Sociology Doctor's Degree School for You
Sociology is the #39 most popular major in Massachusetts with 1,035 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Sociology Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 7 schools in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for sociology majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Most Popular Massachusetts Schools for a Doctorate in Sociology
Our 2023 rankings named University of Massachusetts Amherst the most popular school in Massachusetts for sociology students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 33% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 67% are male.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Northeastern University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular sociology schools in Massachusetts. Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.
Of the 5 students majoring in sociology at Northeastern, 60% are male and 40% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Harvard University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
About 60% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 40% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Boston University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 3 students majoring in sociology at Boston U, 33% are male and 67% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Massachusetts - Boston. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public school with a large student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Boston College is a great place for sociology students working on their doctor’s degree. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Chestnut Hill.
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Brandeis University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 382 |
| New Hampshire | 140 |
| Maine | 120 |
| Rhode Island | 99 |
| Vermont | 59 |
Majors Related to Sociology
One of 12 majors within the area of study, sociology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Sociology
| 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 7 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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