by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Rhode Island to review for the 2025 Best Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Rhode Island 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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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Rhode Island list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in social sciences.
Brown University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in social sciences. Brown is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Providence.More information about a doctorate in social sciences from Brown University
Explore all the Best Social Sciences Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 29 | 230 |
| Connecticut | 28 | 68 |
| Maine | 18 | 0 |
| New Hampshire | 16 | 6 |
| Vermont | 14 | 0 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 19 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| Political Science & Government | 5 |
| International Relations & National Security | 4 |
| General Social Sciences | 3 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 12 |
| English Language & Literature | 9 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 5 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 5 |
| History | 5 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 3 |
| Communication & Journalism | 2 |
