2024 Best Sociology Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

Ranked #46 in popularity, sociology is one of the most sought-after doctor's degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Sociology Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 26 doctor's degrees in sociology 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 sociology students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other sociology 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 sociology related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for sociology students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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 Pennsylvania.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Sociology in Pennsylvania

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in sociology.

Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Doctorate in Sociology

1

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

8 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat University of Pennsylvania if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in sociology. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in sociology from University of Pennsylvania

2

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

Temple University is a great choice for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in sociology. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in sociology from Temple University

2

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in sociology needs to look into University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in sociology from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Best Sociology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Sociology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
New York	366	67
Maryland	190	14
New Jersey	165	12
District of Columbia	143	9
Delaware	63	4

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Rankings in Majors Related to Sociology

One of 3 majors within the Sociology area of study, Sociology has other similar majors worth exploring.

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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Kontos. More about our data sources and methodologies.