2024 Best Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Iowa

Social Sciences is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #10 most popular doctor's degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

There was only one school in Iowa to review for the 2024 Best Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..

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More Ways to Rank Social Sciences Schools

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 Iowa list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Social Sciences in Iowa

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for social sciences students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Top Iowa Schools for a Doctorate in Social Sciences

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Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

13 Annual Graduates

Iowa State University is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in social sciences. Iowa State is a very large public university located in the small city of Ames.More information about a doctorate in social sciences from Iowa State University

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Annual Graduates

University of Iowa is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in social sciences. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in social sciences from University of Iowa

Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Minnesota	27	120
Missouri	27	44
Kansas	26	26
Nebraska	24	6
South Dakota	15	8

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Social Sciences Majors to Study

Major	Annual Graduates
Economics	13
Political Science & Government	7
Sociology	3
Anthropology	1
Geography & Cartography	1

Majors Similar to Social Sciences

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences	18
Theology & Religious Vocations	11
English Language & Literature	10
Communication & Journalism	7
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	4
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies	2
Philosophy & Religious Studies	2
History	1

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.
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