Other Social Sciences Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Other Social Sciences is offered at 104 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Other Social Sciences. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about45% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 14.5% of Other Social Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Other Social Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,942 people earned theirOther Social Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Other Social Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 77 |
| Associate’s Degree | 102 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,311 |
| Master’s Degree | 379 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 73 |
Earnings of Other 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 Other Social Sciences of $53,264 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 | $41,245 |
| 4 years | $53,264 |
| 5 years | $60,633 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 73.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 18 |
| Women | 51 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Other Social Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 40.6% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 21.7% |
| Race Unknown | 8 | 11.6% |
| International Students | 10 | 14.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 14.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Other Social Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 153 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Other Social Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Other Social Sciences students seeking a doctor's degree is Towson University. This school awarded 208 doctor's degrees in Other Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their doctor's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Social Sciences. This school awarded 126 doctor's degrees in Other 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.
Boston University is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their doctor's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Maine is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 88 doctor's degrees in Other Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their doctor's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rose State College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Social Sciences. This school awarded 57 doctor's degrees in Other 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.
International Institute for Restorative Practices comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Social Sciences. This school awarded 56 doctor's degrees in Other Social Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carl Albert State College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their doctor's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wilmington University is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their doctor's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine at Presque Isle is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Social Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their doctor's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their doctor's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clark University is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 31 doctor's degrees in Other 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.
Azusa Pacific University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Social Sciences. This school awarded 30 doctor's degrees in Other 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.
Wesleyan University is a popular choice for Other Social Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in Other Social Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Social Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Other Social Sciences Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, Other | 1,942 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Other Social Sciences that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
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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