Sociology Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Sociology is offered at 1,060 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Sociology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 22.7% of Sociology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Sociology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 31,380 degrees were awarded toSociology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Sociology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 5,001 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 24,388 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,400 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 591 |
Earnings of Sociology 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 Sociology of $45,375 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 | $34,618 |
| 4 years | $45,375 |
| 5 years | $52,385 |
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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Sociology students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 65.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 205 |
| Women | 386 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Sociology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 275 | 46.5% |
| Asian | 20 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 64 | 10.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 3.0% |
| Race Unknown | 17 | 2.9% |
| International Students | 134 | 22.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 22.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Sociology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,161 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Sociology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Sociology students seeking a doctor's degree is University of California-Los Angeles. This school awarded 682 doctor's degrees in Sociology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sociology. This school awarded 661 doctor's degrees in Sociology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sociology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 389 people received their doctor's degree in Sociology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sociology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 342 people received their doctor's degree in Sociology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 340 doctor's degrees in Sociology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sociology. This school awarded 315 doctor's degrees in Sociology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 296 people received their doctor's degree in Sociology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sociology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sociology. This school awarded 293 doctor's degrees in Sociology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-San Bernardino is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 282 doctor's degrees in Sociology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sociology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sociology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 270 people received their doctor's degree in Sociology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sociology. This school awarded 270 doctor's degrees in Sociology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sociology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 260 doctor's degrees in Sociology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sociology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 256 people received their doctor's degree in Sociology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sociology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-San Marcos is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 254 people received their doctor's degree in Sociology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sociology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sociology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 227 people received their doctor's degree in Sociology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sociology. This school awarded 196 doctor's degrees in Sociology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sociology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose State University is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 194 doctor's degrees in Sociology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sociology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a popular choice for Sociology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 193 doctor's degrees in Sociology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sociology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Dominguez Hills comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sociology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 people received their doctor's degree in Sociology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sociology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sociology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 192 people received their doctor's degree in Sociology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sociology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Sociology, General | 31,211 |
| Applied/Public Sociology | 105 |
| Rural Sociology | 61 |
| Sociology, Other | 3 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Sociology that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| 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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