Overview

We specialize in the study of social inequality, specifically in the areas of community and urban sociology, health and medicine, race and ethnicity, and gender and sexuality. We encourage prospective graduate students interested in these issues to join us.

Careers

The PhD program in Sociology at the University of Cincinnati provides both teaching and research experience for students in the course of their graduate work. Most graduates get academic jobs, but some choose research-oriented jobs in government or private sector.

The PhD program meets the needs of the State of Ohio and the tri-state region by training students for academic teaching positions at universities and colleges, and for research positions in firms, hospitals, and government agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Inequality
Logic of Inquiry
Qualitative Sociology
Classical Sociological Theory
Contemporary Sociological Theory
Demographic Techniques
Ethnographic Research Methods
Comparative and Historical Sociology
Advanced Regression Techniques
Qualitative Media Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Post Baccalaureate Minimum Credits: 90
Post Master's Minimum Credits: 60

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cincinnati, United States

Disciplines

Sociology View 139 other PhDs in Sociology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts from all undergraduate coursework and from M.A. or M.S. degree program(s)
Resume or curriculum vitae
A statement of purpose explaining why you wish to pursue graduate education in sociology, specifically addressing how your interests fit with those of the department faculty.
A sample of your best academic writing
Three letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

26644 USD / year

≈ 26644 USD / year
Out-of-State

26644 USD / year

≈ 26644 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14902 USD / year

≈ 14902 USD / year

Living costs

Cincinnati

United States

1000 - 1650 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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