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134 PhD programmes in Sociology in United States

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University of Tennessee Knoxville4,5(15)
Knoxville, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Sociology

A minimum of 51 credit hours beyond the master’s degree is required for the PhD degree. These credit hours include 24 credit hours of Doctoral Research and Dissertation and a minimum of 27 credit hours in graduate course work (9 courses). The Sociology program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$32,288/yr
The University of New Mexico4,1(33)
Albuquerque, United States Top 10% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Sociology Department is required to conform to the general guidelines of Graduate Studies, which are presented in the The University of New Mexico Catalog.  

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$29,146/yr
University of California, San Francisco4,5(2)
San Francisco, United States Top 10% in Worldwide

Sociology

Sociology from University of California, San Francisco focused on the sociology of health, illness, biomedicine, and health care systems.

Ph.D. On-campus
$69,993/yr
University of Miami4,6(20)
Miami, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Graduate Program in Sociology at the University of Miami is designed for students seeking the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sociology.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$33,490/yr
University of Miami4,6(20)
Miami, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Community Well-Being

The program in Community Well-Being at the University of Miami, trains community-engaged action-researchers committed to promoting social justice through rigorous theoretical analysis and community-based research.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$47,592/yr
University at Buffalo4,4(38)
Buffalo, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Department of Sociology conducts innovative research, while also remaining committed to teaching and mentoring students. For completion of the Sociology PhD degree at the University at Buffalo, students must pass two qualifying exams in departmental areas of specialization.

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$25,740/yr
University of California, San Diego4,3(16)
San Diego, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Computational Social Science

The Computational Social Science program at the University of California, San Diego brings together classes and community across the Division of Social Sciences.

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$36,477/yr
University of Florida4,3(99)
Gainesville, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Sociology

Sociologists conduct research to understand the social forces that shape all of our lives, often in hopes of improving everyday life and the life chances of each person. We offer a Sociology degree at the University of Florida.

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$31,872/yr
Cornell University4,2(42)
Ithaca, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Graduate Field in Sociology at Cornell University enrolls about 6-7 doctoral students each year, with about 40 graduate students in the program at any given time.

Ph.D. On-campus
7 years$20,800/yr
Princeton University4,4(35)
Princeton, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Sociology program from Princeton University focus on guiding students who have excelled as consumers of knowledge through the transition to becoming producers of scholarship. 

Ph.D. On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
University of Georgia4,1(51)
Athens, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Sociology

All Sociology students at University of Georgia receive strong training in research methods and analytic techniques, as well as in several major substantive areas. A favorable faculty-to-student ratio permits an emphasis on individualized instruction and student-faculty collaboration.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of California, Berkeley4,3(102)
Berkeley, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Sociology and Demography

The Graduate Group in Sociology and Demography (GGSD) at University of California, Berkeley is an interdisciplinary training program in the social sciences designed for students with broad intellectual interests. 

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$13,140/yr
Kent State University4,2(17)
Kent, United States Top 15% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology program at Kent State University is designed to prepare students for advanced research and teaching positions in the field. 

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$25,091/yr
University of California, Davis4,3(12)
Davis, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Sociology graduate program at University of California, Davis emphasizes rigorous preparation in sociological theory and research methodologies as the basis of sound scholarship. 

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$30,691/yr
Emory University4,3(39)
Atlanta, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Behavioral, Social and Health Education Sciences

The PhD in Behavioral, Social and Health Education Sciences (BSHES) is offered through Emory University's Laney Graduate School. This program trains students to identify, analyze, and intervene on today's most pressing public health issues.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$48,800/yr
Binghamton University4,1(55)
Binghamton, United States Top 15% in Worldwide

Community Research and Action

Become a leader in researching solutions for today’s most critical social issues! The PhD program in Community Research and Action at Binghamton University prepares students for rewarding academic or policy-related careers conducting high-quality, impactful scholarship.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$24,500/yr
Boston University4,1(80)
Boston, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Sociology

Building on core knowledge in social theory and in research methods, students at Boston University specialize in diverse subfields within Sociology. Students pursue original research that contributes to the field, laying a foundation for academic and non-academic careers.

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$66,670/yr
University of Virginia4,3(35)
Charlottesville, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Social Foundations

The Ph.D. program in Social Foundations program at University of Virginia offers an interdisciplinary course of study that explores the interrelationship between education, schooling, and society.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$34,302/yr
University at Albany4,3(8)
Albany, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Sociology

Engage in deep quantitative and qualitative research on the structure of human society. You will learn techniques to develop social explanations and explore theory construction. The doctoral program in Sociology at the University at Albany prepares you for a professional career in areas including academics, research, government and industry.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$28,318/yr
University of Virginia4,3(35)
Charlottesville, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Social Studies Education

Close student-faculty mentorship and an emphasis on applied research prepare graduates of the Ph.D. in Social Studies Education program at University of Virginia for careers in university settings or at research organizations.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$34,302/yr

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