by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Florida to determine which ones were the best for social sciences students pursuing a doctor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 106 doctor's degrees in social sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete 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.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Florida list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for social sciences students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in social sciences needs to take a look at University of Florida. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in social sciences from University of Florida
It's difficult to beat Florida State University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in social sciences. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in social sciences from Florida State University
University of South Florida - Main Campus is a great decision for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in social sciences. USF Tampa is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Tampa.More information about a doctorate in social sciences from University of South Florida - Main Campus
Florida International University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in social sciences. FIU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Miami.More information about a doctorate in social sciences from Florida International University
UCF is a very large public university located in the suburb of Orlando.More information about a doctorate in social sciences from University of Central Florida
Explore all the Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 29 | 85 |
| Georgia | 28 | 73 |
| Mississippi | 28 | 17 |
| South Carolina | 28 | 25 |
| North Carolina | 26 | 93 |
| Kentucky | 26 | 34 |
| Alabama | 25 | 17 |
| Tennessee | 25 | 41 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 31 |
| Arkansas | 23 | 2 |
| West Virginia | 20 | 12 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 27 |
| Sociology | 23 |
| Geography & Cartography | 17 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14 |
| Political Science & Government | 11 |
| Economics | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | 56 |
| Communication & Journalism | 27 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 26 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 23 |
| History | 18 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 16 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 5 |
