2023 Most Popular 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.
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 Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Virginia 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 Virginia
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for sociology majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Most Popular Virginia Schools for a Doctorate in Sociology
Our 2023 rankings named Virginia Tech the most popular school in Virginia for sociology students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 7 students majoring in sociology at Virginia Tech, 29% are male and 71% are female.
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Out of the 3 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great place for sociology students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Sociology Related Majors
Sociology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
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 3 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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