Doctor’s Degrees in Other Social Sciences
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Education Levels of Other Social Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 92 people earned their doctor's degree in other social sciences. This earns it the #119 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in other social sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 351 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 92 |
| Graduate Certificate | 25 |
Earnings of Other Social Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in other social sciences is $64,213. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $64,213 and the high is $64,213.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in other social sciences is $139,251. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $139,251 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $139,251.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in other social sciences. About 78.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 20 |
| Women | 72 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of other social sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 38 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Other Social Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 17 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in other social sciences. Learn more about the most popular 17 below:
Capella University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for other social sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their doctor's degree in other social sciences from Capella University. Of these students, 84% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wilmington University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in other social sciences. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,216 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in other social sciences from Wilmington University. Of these students, 89% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rutgers University - Newark comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in other social sciences. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in other social sciences from Rutgers Newark. About 50% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Gannon University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in other social sciences. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,610 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in other social sciences from Gannon.
Virginia Tech is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in other social sciences. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,521 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in other social sciences from Virginia Tech.
New Jersey Institute of Technology is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in other social sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in other social sciences from NJIT.
San Diego State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in other social sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in other social sciences from SDSU.
Cornell University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in other social sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in other social sciences from Cornell.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in other social sciences. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in other social sciences from Penn State University Park.
The 10th most popular school in the country for other social sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New York University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in other social sciences from NYU.
University of California - Berkeley is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in other social sciences. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in other social sciences from UC Berkeley. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for other social sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Wayne State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in other social sciences from Wayne State.
Other Social Sciences Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 92 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to other social sciences that offer doctor’s degrees.
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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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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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