by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Texas to determine which ones were the best for sociology students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 32 doctor's degrees in sociology to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The sociology doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality sociology program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for sociology students working on their doctor's degree.
The sociology 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 Sociology Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for sociology students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Rice University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a doctor's degree in sociology. Located in the city of Houston, Rice is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in sociology from Rice University
It is difficult to beat The University of Texas at Austin if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in sociology. UT Austin is a fairly large public university located in the city of Austin.More information about a doctorate in sociology from The University of Texas at Austin
Texas A&M University - College Station is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in sociology. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public university located in the city of College Station.
Students who graduate with their doctorate from the sociology program report average early career earnings of $62,679.
More information about a doctorate in sociology from Texas A&M University - College Station
It's difficult to beat University of North Texas if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in sociology. UNT is a fairly large public university located in the city of Denton.More information about a doctorate in sociology from University of North Texas
TWU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Denton.More information about a doctorate in sociology from Texas Woman’s University
Explore all the Best Sociology Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 119 | 10 |
| Oklahoma | 92 | 2 |
| New Mexico | 59 | 3 |
Sociology is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 32 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 42 |
| Political Science & Government | 39 |
| Anthropology | 26 |
| Geography & Cartography | 15 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 5 |
