by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 7 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Sociology Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 27 doctor's degrees in sociology to qualified students.
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Your choice of sociology for getting your doctor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for sociology students working on their doctor's degree.
The sociology 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 Sociology Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for sociology students seeking a a doctor's degree.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in sociology. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in sociology from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
It's hard to beat University of Missouri - Columbia if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in sociology. Mizzou is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a doctorate in sociology from University of Missouri - Columbia
University of Iowa is a great choice for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in sociology. Iowa is a very large public university located in the city of Iowa City.More information about a doctorate in sociology from University of Iowa
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in sociology needs to take a look at Iowa State University. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in sociology from Iowa State University
KU is a very large public university located in the city of Lawrence.More information about a doctorate in sociology from University of Kansas
UNL is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lincoln.More information about a doctorate in sociology from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
South Dakota State is a large public university located in the town of Brookings.More information about a doctorate in sociology from South Dakota State University
K -State is a large public university located in the small city of Manhattan.More information about a doctorate in sociology from Kansas State University
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One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Sociology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 27 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 73 |
| Other Social Sciences | 61 |
| Political Science & Government | 31 |
| Geography & Cartography | 17 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| Archeology | 4 |
| International Relations & National Security | 3 |
