2024 Best Sociology Doctor's Degree Schools in Iowa

If you pursue a doctor's degree in sociology, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #46 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

There was only one school in Iowa to review for the 2024 Best Sociology 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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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Sociology Doctor's Degree Schools in Iowa ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Sociology in Iowa

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in sociology.

Top Iowa Schools for a Doctorate in Sociology

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Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

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

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

1 Annual Graduates

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

Best Sociology Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Minnesota	199	4
Missouri	175	7
Kansas	134	7
Nebraska	99	3
South Dakota	57	3

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Sociology Related Rankings by Major

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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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