General Social Sciences Doctor’s Degrees
There are 376 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in General Social Sciences. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 14.0% of General Social Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Social Sciences Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 17,510 degrees were awarded toGeneral Social Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Social Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 8 |
| Associate’s Degree | 9,566 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,657 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,228 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 50 |
Earnings of General Social Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in General Social Sciences of $43,428 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,528 |
| 4 years | $43,428 |
| 5 years | $50,073 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for General Social Sciences majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 66.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 17 |
| Women | 33 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Social Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 50.0% |
| Asian | 4 | 8.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 6.0% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 10.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 2.0% |
| Race Unknown | 5 | 10.0% |
| International Students | 7 | 14.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 14.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Social Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 540 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in General Social Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
East Los Angeles College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Social Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 952 doctor's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 788 doctor's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sierra College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 534 doctor's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of the Canyons comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 529 doctor's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American River College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 400 doctor's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Rosa Junior College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 366 people received their doctor's degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Antelope Valley Community College District is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 365 doctor's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 354 people received their doctor's degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohlone College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 347 people received their doctor's degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 328 people received their doctor's degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 302 people received their doctor's degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 298 doctor's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 296 people received their doctor's degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 292 people received their doctor's degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Virginia Community College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 284 doctor's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Butte College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 283 doctor's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Portland State University is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 277 doctor's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brookdale Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 266 doctor's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Shasta College is a popular choice for General Social Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their doctor's degree in General Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Folsom Lake College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Social Sciences. This school awarded 263 doctor's degrees in General Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
General Social Sciences Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 15,565 |
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | 1,929 |
| Survey Research/Methodology | 13 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 3 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Social Sciences that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
| Anthropology | 10,768 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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