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Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Sociology

300 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

300 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 289–300 of 300 colleges

Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8.2%
Annual cost
$83,196/yr
Grad earnings
$104,043
SAT avg
1,520
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Mar 28 Fee $80
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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8.2%
Annual cost
$83,196/yr
Grad earnings
$104,043
SAT avg
1,520
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 15.7%
Annual cost
$83,683/yr
Grad earnings
$103,937
SAT avg
1,501
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 15.7%
Annual cost
$83,683/yr
Grad earnings
$103,937
SAT avg
1,501
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 15.7%
Annual cost
$83,683/yr
Grad earnings
$103,937
SAT avg
1,501
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.5%
Annual cost
$82,842/yr
Grad earnings
$101,817
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Mar 31 Fee $85
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Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.5%
Annual cost
$82,842/yr
Grad earnings
$101,817
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $85
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Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.5%
Annual cost
$85,120/yr
Grad earnings
$100,533
SAT avg
1,534
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Mar 31 Fee $80
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Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.5%
Annual cost
$85,120/yr
Grad earnings
$100,533
SAT avg
1,534
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Sociology in USA?
300 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral Degree programs in Sociology in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Sociology in USA?
Cornell University leads with median graduate earnings of $104,043 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
What SAT score do I need for Sociology programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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