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Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Social Sciences

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

40 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 1–24 of 40 colleges

Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.2%
Annual cost
$84,986/yr
Grad earnings
$93,487
SAT avg
1,546
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Fee $80
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Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.2%
Annual cost
$84,986/yr
Grad earnings
$93,487
SAT avg
1,546
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
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Gannon University
Erie, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 76.7%
Annual cost
$51,236/yr
Grad earnings
$58,845
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
24
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Social Sciences in USA?
40 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral Degree programs in Social Sciences in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Social Sciences in USA?
Brown University leads with median graduate earnings of $93,487 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
Which Social Sciences colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, Gannon University, The University of Texas at San Antonio. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Social Sciences 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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