by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Pennsylvania to review for the 2025 Best Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania 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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The social sciences 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 Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in social sciences.
University of Pennsylvania is a good decision for students pursuing a doctor's degree in social sciences. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in social sciences from University of Pennsylvania
Explore all the Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 30 | 353 |
| Maryland | 29 | 95 |
| New Jersey | 28 | 91 |
| District of Columbia | 24 | 85 |
| Delaware | 21 | 29 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 54 |
| Political Science & Government | 28 |
| Anthropology | 21 |
| Sociology | 18 |
| Other Social Sciences | 14 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 3 |
| Archeology | 2 |
| General Social Sciences | 1 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | 73 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 68 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 54 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 38 |
| Communication & Journalism | 35 |
| History | 30 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 22 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 10 |
