by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Virginia to review for the 2025 Best Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia 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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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in social sciences.
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in social sciences needs to check out Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg.More information about a doctorate in social sciences from Virginia Tech
Explore all the Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 29 | 106 |
| Georgia | 28 | 73 |
| Mississippi | 28 | 17 |
| South Carolina | 28 | 25 |
| North Carolina | 26 | 93 |
| Kentucky | 26 | 34 |
| Alabama | 25 | 17 |
| Tennessee | 25 | 41 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 31 |
| Arkansas | 23 | 2 |
| West Virginia | 20 | 12 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 38 |
| Sociology | 18 |
| International Relations & National Security | 15 |
| Urban Studies | 10 |
| Political Science & Government | 9 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
| Other Social Sciences | 3 |
| Geography & Cartography | 2 |
