2023 Most Popular Sociology Doctor's Degree Schools in Florida
Finding the Best Sociology Doctor's Degree School for You
Sociology is the #47 most popular major in Florida with 1,076 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Sociology Doctor's Degree Schools in Florida ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Florida to see which doctor's degree programs were the most popular 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 Florida
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for sociology majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Most Popular Florida Schools for a Doctorate in Sociology
Our 2023 rankings named University of Central Florida the most popular school in Florida for sociology students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public school with a very large student population.
About 71% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 29% are male.
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Out of the 6 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the # 2 spot on the list. UF is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Gainesville.
About 50% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 50% are male.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Florida State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular sociology schools in Florida. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public school with a very large student population.
About 75% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 25% are male.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Miami is a great place for sociology students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
About 50% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 50% are male.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of South Florida - Main Campus is a great place for sociology students working on their doctor’s degree. USF Tampa is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Tampa.
Women make up 50% of the sociology majors at the school.
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Florida International University 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. Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Request InformationBest Sociology Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 766 |
| Virginia | 937 |
| North Carolina | 1,105 |
| Tennessee | 428 |
| Kentucky | 277 |
| South Carolina | 382 |
| Louisiana | 407 |
| Arkansas | 228 |
| Alabama | 223 |
| Mississippi | 114 |
| West Virginia | 191 |
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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