Doctoral Degree   USA

Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Social Sciences

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

40 Colleges
πŸ“ USA
πŸŽ“ Doctoral Degree

Showing 25–40 of 40 colleges

Wilmington University
New Castle, Delaware
🏒 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$19,326/yr
Grad earnings
$53,844
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $35
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Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan
πŸ› Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 82%
Annual cost
$26,794/yr
Grad earnings
$53,493
SAT avg
1,147
ACT mid
25
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $25
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Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
🏒 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$22,029/yr
Grad earnings
$42,189
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 11.4%
Annual cost
$80,514/yr
Grad earnings
$114,862
SAT avg
1,545
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 3 Decision Apr 1 Fee $75
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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 11.4%
Annual cost
$80,514/yr
Grad earnings
$114,862
SAT avg
1,545
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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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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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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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?
Wilmington University leads with median graduate earnings of $53,844 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 Wilmington University, Wayne State University, Capella University. 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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