2023 Best Sociology Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Sociology Doctor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, sociology was ranked #94 in the country. In fact 1,907 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Sociology Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in the Southwest Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for sociology majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Top 10 Best Sociology Doctor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Rice University the best school in the Southwest Region for sociology students working on their doctor’s degree. Rice is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.
The excellent doctor’s degree programs at The University of Texas at Austin helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best sociology schools in the Southwest Region . UT Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin.
The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of Arizona helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best sociology schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public school with a very large student population.
Out of the 10 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. OSU is a very large public school located in the town of Stillwater.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Woman’s University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Denton, TWU is a public college with a large student population.
Baylor University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Baylor is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Waco.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for sociology students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Norman, University of Oklahoma is a public school with a very large student population.
Texas A&M University - College Station ranked #8 on this year’s Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the midsize city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public college with a very large student population.
With a ranking of #9, University of North Texas did quite well on this year’s best schools for sociology students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Denton, UNT is a public school with a very large student population.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. UNM is a very large public school located in the city of Albuquerque.
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Best Sociology Colleges by State
Explore the best sociology colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 172 |
| Arizona | 103 |
| Oklahoma | 22 |
| New Mexico | 14 |
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Sociology Related Rankings by Major
Sociology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 6,173 |
| International Relations & National Security | 5,010 |
| Political Science & Government | 2,664 |
| Geography & Cartography | 2,315 |
| Anthropology | 1,446 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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