Doctor’s Degrees in Science, Technology & Society
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Education Levels of Science, Tech & Society Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students earned their doctor's degree in science, tech and society. This makes it the 178th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in science, tech and society at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 136 |
| Graduate Certificate | 35 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 27 |
Earnings of Science, Tech & Society Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in science, tech and society. About 66.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 18 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of science, tech and society doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Science, Tech & Society Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 10 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in science, tech and society. Learn more about the most popular 10 below:
George Mason University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for science, tech and society majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The science, tech and society program at George Mason University awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for science, tech and society majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. The science, tech and society program at Arizona State University - Tempe awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in science, tech and society. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in science, tech and society from RPI.
Virginia Tech comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in science, tech and society. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in science, tech and society from Virginia Tech.
Cornell University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in science, tech and society. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in science, tech and society from Cornell.
The 5th most popular school in the country for science, tech and society majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Chicago. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in science, tech and society from UChicago.
The 5th most popular school in the country for science, tech and society majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,510 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to science, tech and society majors at MIT.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to science, tech and society that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 213 |
| Nutrition Science | 182 |
| Behavioral Science | 138 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 72 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 47 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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