2024 Best Science, Technology & Society Doctor's Degree Schools

Science, Technology & Society is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #313 most popular doctor's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Science, Technology & Society Doctor's Degree Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 27 doctor's degrees in science, technology & society to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to science, technology & society students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other science, technology & society students want to attend this school to pursue a doctor's degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized science, technology & society related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for science, technology & society students working on their doctor's degree.

More Ways to Rank Science, Technology & Society Schools

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Science, Technology & Society Doctor's Degree Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Science, Technology & Society in the United States

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in science, technology & society.

Top Schools for a Doctorate in Science, Tech & Society

1

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a great choice for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in science, technology & society. Located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge, MIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in science, technology & society from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

1

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

4 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in science, technology & society. RPI is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Troy.More information about a doctorate in science, technology & society from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

2

Arizona State University - Tempe
Tempe, AZ

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Arizona State University - Tempe if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in science, technology & society. ASU - Tempe is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tempe.More information about a doctorate in science, technology & society from Arizona State University - Tempe

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George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

9 Annual Graduates

George Mason University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in science, technology & society. GMU is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax.More information about a doctorate in science, technology & society from George Mason University

Science, Technology & Society by Region

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Region
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New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
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Rankings in Majors Related to Science, Tech & Society

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Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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). More about our data sources and methodologies.