by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for social sciences students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 159 doctor's degrees in social sciences to qualified students.
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The social sciences doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality social sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for social sciences students working on their doctor's degree.
The social sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in social sciences.
University of Pennsylvania is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in social sciences. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in social sciences from University of Pennsylvania
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in social sciences has to check out Carnegie Mellon University. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in social sciences from Carnegie Mellon University
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in social sciences. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in social sciences from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in social sciences has to check out Drexel University. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in social sciences from Drexel University
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in social sciences has to take a look at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus. Located in the town of Indiana, IUP is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in social sciences from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus
Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in social sciences from Temple University
Explore all the Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 30 | 353 |
| Maryland | 29 | 95 |
| New Jersey | 28 | 91 |
| District of Columbia | 24 | 85 |
| Delaware | 21 | 29 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 66 |
| Sociology | 26 |
| Anthropology | 21 |
| Political Science & Government | 19 |
| Other Social Sciences | 11 |
| Geography & Cartography | 5 |
| Archeology | 3 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | 96 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 82 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 49 |
| Communication & Journalism | 40 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 36 |
| History | 36 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 13 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 7 |
