2023 Most Popular Sociology Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee
Finding the Best Sociology Doctor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 428 degrees and certificates were awarded to sociology students who went to a Tennessee college or university. This makes it the #38 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Sociology Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. This report analyzed 2 schools in Tennessee 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 Tennessee
Check out the sociology doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Tennessee.
Most Popular Tennessee Schools for a Doctorate in Sociology
Our analysis found Vanderbilt University to be the most popular school for sociology students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Tennessee. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
About 86% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 14% are male.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular sociology schools in Tennessee. Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public college with a very large student population.
About 50% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 50% are male.
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Request InformationBest Sociology Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Most Popular Sociology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 766 |
| Virginia | 937 |
| North Carolina | 1,105 |
| Florida | 1,076 |
| Kentucky | 277 |
| South Carolina | 382 |
| Louisiana | 407 |
| Arkansas | 228 |
| Alabama | 223 |
| Mississippi | 114 |
| West Virginia | 191 |
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 2 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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