SociologyNorth America

178 PhD programmes in Sociology in North America

Royal Roads University4,0(5)

Victoria, Canada

Social Sciences

This Social Sciences course from the Royal Roads University hybrid doctoral programme combines the rigour of research in a traditional PhD with applied, professional relevancy.

Doctorate Full-time Blended

4 years$15,800/yr

Dalhousie University4,1(59)

Halifax, Canada Top 4.1% in Worldwide

Sociology

Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology is a selective and collegial programme. Many of the PhD students secure scholarships and pursue careers in academia, research, policy, and the non-profit sector.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$3,360/yr

Liberty University4,3(23)

Online

Psychology - Social Psychology (Online)

This Psychology - Social Psychology (Online) program from Liberty University provides rigorous research training that can help prepare you for a career in academia and social psychology research. An online Ph.D. in Psychology is ideal for students who want to bring new knowledge of human behavior to the field and find new ways to address wide-reaching social issues.

Ph.D. Part-time Online

4 years$10,125/yr

Saybrook University

Online

Transformative Social Change

Develop and strengthen your capacity to confront and respond to the social, cultural, environmental and political challenges of our time through advanced academic study, research, and action incorporating interdisciplinary perspectives in the Transformative Social Change course at Saybrook University.

Ph.D. Part-time Online

4 years$26,286/yr

The Ohio State University4,4(35)

Columbus, United States Top 5.8% in Worldwide

Sociology

Ohio State's sociology department offers a strong, nationally-ranked graduate program with a productive faculty and a strong placement record. The Sociology program is offered by The Ohio State University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$14,318/yr

McGill University4,4(97)

Montréal, Canada Top 0.6% in Worldwide

Sociology - Gender and Women's Studies

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sociology - Gender and Women's Studies offered by the Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes interdisciplinary and comprehensive learning opportunities.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$13,142/yr

Colorado State University4,1(94)

Fort Collins, United States Top 4.9% in Worldwide

Sociology

Graduate study in Sociology at Colorado State University is designed to provide the qualified student with professional competence in sociological theory and research methods, and social change.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

$31,556/yr

University of California, San Diego4,3(16)

San Diego, United States Top 0.4% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Sociology program at the University of California, San Diego offers training in a wide range of theoretical and methodological approaches, from the humanistic to the computational.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

6 years$36,477/yr

Northern Arizona University4,5(28)

Flagstaff, United States Top 11.3% in Worldwide

Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability - Environment and Society

The Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability - Environment and Society program of the Northern Arizona University will prepare you to pursue research and educational opportunities that advance knowledge in social theory and environmental policy related to sustainability.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

8 years$32,190/yr

Georgia State University4,2(66)

Atlanta, United States Top 7.8% in Worldwide

Urban Studies

The Urban Studies Institute’s PhD in Urban Studies prepares students for academic and research careers at the forefront of urban analysis. Our doctoral students at Georgia State University work alongside top faculty in their fields and join future leaders passionate about solving urban community issues.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$31,726/yr

Georgia State University4,2(66)

Atlanta, United States Top 7.8% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Ph.D. in Sociology at Georgia State University is focused on producing highly skilled researchers who can perform research in both academic and non-academic environments.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$31,726/yr

University of Maryland4,1(18)

College Park, United States Top 1.3% in Worldwide

Survey and Data Science

The Survey and Data Science PhD program at the University of Maryland blends together faculty with diverse disciplinary backgrounds, all devoted to teaching state-of-the-art practices in the statistical and methodological aspects of surveys.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

9 years$5,008/yr

University of Rochester4,9(7)

Rochester, United States Top 2.4% in Worldwide

Social-Personality Psychology

The Social-Personality Psychology program at University of Rochester focuses on preparing graduate students as researchers, providing them with the theoretical and methodological tools that are needed for advanced scholarly work.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 yearsTuition not available

Rutgers University4,2(57)

New Brunswick, United States Top 3.1% in Worldwide

Learning, Cognition, Instruction, and Development - Social Studies Education

This Learning, Cognition, Instruction, and Development - Social Studies Education degree at Rutgers University prepares students to conduct high-quality research on critical issues in the area of social studies education.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

$37,176/yr

Western University - Canada3,9(58)

London, Canada Top 3.2% in Worldwide

Sociology

Upon completion, our Sociology graduates at Western University - Canada work in a variety of academic institutions, government agencies and private businesses around the world.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$4,751/yr

University of Pittsburgh4,1(7)

Pittsburgh, United States Top 1.8% in Worldwide

Language, Literacy and Culture

The Language, Literacy and Culture (LLC) PhD at the University of Pittsburgh is focused on the study of cultural, linguistic, social, psychological, and political perspectives on teaching, learning, and teacher education.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$47,378/yr

University at Albany3,9(10)

Albany, United States Top 8.1% in Worldwide

Social and Personality Psychology

Explore the intricacies of human cognition and behavior in social environments in the doctoral program in Social and Personality Psychology at the University at Albany.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

8 years$28,318/yr

Wayne State University3,7(3)

Detroit, United States Top 7.4% in Worldwide

Sociology

Wayne State University's Ph.D. in Sociology prepares students to expand upon their knowledge of the human mind and society in general and with coursework in applying the best ways to collect and analyze data.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

7 years$23,181/yr

North Carolina State University4,1(48)

Raleigh, United States Top 3.2% in Worldwide

Sociology

The doctoral program in Sociology at North Carolina State University is an intellectually stimulating and academically rigorous, yet supportive, environment.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

4 years$31,518/yr

Pennsylvania State University4,5(41)

University Park, United States Top 1.1% in Worldwide

Rural Sociology

The principal aim of the doctoral program in Rural Sociology at Pennsylvania State University is to impart the research and analytical abilities necessary to understand and explore the problems, structure and functioning of rural society.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

Tuition not available