Best 59 Doctorate in Social Studies Universities/Colleges in USA

CD Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Stanford University, Stanford California, Usa3.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $61.1K/YrLiving: $33.2K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Social Sciences, Humanities...GRE328TOEFL100PTE68$61.1K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 7+ More Programs	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 1 by THE in 2024
#2	Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $83.4K/YrLiving: $20.3K/YrAdmission	Ph.D AnthropologyGRE330IELTS7$83.4K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 3+ More Programs	Ranked 1 by THE in 2024
#3	Princeton University, Princeton New Jersey, Usa4.49%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $62.4K/YrLiving: $18.6K/YrAdmission	Ph.D East Asian StudiesTOEFL100$62.4K/Yr Course duration: 5 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 5 by THE in 2024
#4	California Institute of Technology, Pasadena California, Usa3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $63.4K/YrLiving: $20.3K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Social SciencesIELTS7$63.4K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)
Partner Colleges 8.2 Best In Social Life University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona $34K 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science Apply Now 8.0 Best In Infrastructure New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey $35.3K 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science Apply Now 6.3 Best In Academic University of North Texas Denton, Texas $10.1K 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science Apply Now 7.5 Best In Infrastructure Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona $38.5K 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.5 Best In Infrastructure Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts $32.5K 1st Year Fees M.S Project Management Apply Now 6.1 Best In Infrastructure DePaul University Chicago, Illinois $28.6K 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 6.7 Best In Academic University of Illinois Chicago, Illinois $31.8K 1st Year Fees M.S Business Analytics Apply Now 6.8 Best In Faculty University at Albany Albany, New York $28.8K 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science Apply Now 7.1 Best In Infrastructure University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut $30.4K 1st Year Fees M.S Analytics and Systems Apply Now 7.8 Best In Social Life California State University Los Angeles, California $21.3K 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now
#5	University of California, Berkeley California, Usa16.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $12.8K/YrLiving: $18K/YrAdmission	Ph.DIELTS7.0PTE54$12.8K/Yr Course duration: 5 years Programs	7.3/10(11 Users)Ranked 7 by THE in 2024
#6	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.10%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $43.5K/YrLiving: $11.3K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Human Development and Famil...GRE310IELTS7.0PTE70$24.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 7+ More Programs	8.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 20 by THE in 2024
#7	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan, Usa28%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $106.5K/YrLiving: $15.3K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Social Work and Anthropolog...IELTS6.5$106.5K/Yr Course duration: 3 years 2+ More Programs	10.0/10(12 Users)Ranked 9 by THE in 2024
#8	Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $50K/YrLiving: $13.8K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Economics and Public PolicyIELTS7.5$50K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	6.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 60 by THE in 2024
#9	University of California, San Diego California, Usa34%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $34.1K/YrLiving: $26.5K/YrAdmission	Ph.DIELTS7$34.1K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 48 by THE in 2024
#10	University of Illinois, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $46.5K/YrLiving: $14.5K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Business Administration - O...TOEFL104$46.5K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(16 Users)Ranked 56 by THE in 2024

#11	University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, Usa60%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $25.6K/YrLiving: $15.8K/YrAdmission	Ph.D African Cultural StudiesIELTS6.5PTE54$25.6K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 5+ More Programs	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 25 by THE in 2024
#12	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $22.3K/YrLiving: $19.9K/YrAdmission	Ph.D AccountingGRE310TOEFL90PTE68$22.3K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	9.0/10(33 Users)Ranked 42 by THE in 2024
#13	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $37.6K/YrLiving: $9.9K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Work and OrganizationsIELTS6.5PTE59$37.6K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.5/10(10 Users)
#14	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $66.4K/YrLiving: $14.7K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Political ScienceTOEFL79$66.3K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 14+ More Programs	7.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 47 by THE in 2024
#15	Emory University, Atlanta Georgia, Usa25.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $59.9K/YrLiving: $20.2K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Women's, Gender, and Sexual...GMAT730TOEFL100$59.9K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 6+ More Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#16	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $25.8K/YrLiving: $9.2K/YrAdmission	Ph.D AccountingIELTS7PTE68$25.8K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	9.0/10(16 Users)Ranked 69 by THE in 2024
#17	Texas A&M University, College Station Texas, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $16.8K/YrLiving: $8.4K/YrAdmission	Ph.D SociologyTOEFL80PTE53$16.8K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#18	Rice University, Houston Texas, Usa9.48%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $57.2K/YrLiving: $18.1K/YrAdmission	Ph.D SociologyTOEFL90$57.2K/Yr Course duration: 5 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#19	University of Rochester, Rochester New York, Usa35.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $61.5K/YrLiving: $10.5K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Competitive and Organizatio...Duolingo120IELTS7$61.5K/Yr Course duration: 5 years Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by THE in 2024
#20	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $34K/YrLiving: $19.2K/YrAdmission	Ph.D AnthropologyGRE318TOEFL79PTE60$34K/Yr Course duration: 6 years 1 More Program	8.2/10(9 Users)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024
#21	Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Ohio, Usa35.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $83.5K/YrLiving: $6.5K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Political ScienceIELTS7PTE61$88K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 4+ More Programs	5.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#22	Arizona State University, Tempe Arizona, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $38.5K/YrLiving: $19K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Journalism and Mass Communi...IELTS6.5PTE60$38.5K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(50 Users)Ranked 65 by THE in 2024
#23	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $50.8K/YrLiving: $13.7K/YrAdmission	M.D/Ph.D EpidemiologyIELTS6.5$50.8K/Yr Course duration: 3 years 4+ More Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#24	University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, Usa80.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $19.4K/YrLiving: $10.4K/YrAdmission	Ph.D EpidemiologyDuolingo105IELTS7PTE58$19.4K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 7+ More Programs	8.3/10(7 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#25	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $35.2K/YrLiving: $12.5K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Political ScienceIELTS6.5$35.2K/Yr Course duration: 3 years 6+ More Programs	7.3/10(8 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#26	Boston College, Chestnut Hill Massachusetts, Usa31.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $50.6K/YrLiving: $14.1K/YrAdmission	Ph.D SociologyIELTS7.0$50.6K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by THE in 2024
#27	University of South Florida, Tampa Florida, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $15.9K/YrLiving: $8.8K/YrAdmission	Ph.D GeologyIELTS6.5PTE53$15.9K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 9+ More Programs	9.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#28	University at Buffalo, Buffalo New York, Usa59.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $25K/YrLiving: $10.2K/YrAdmission	Ph.D EpidemiologyGRE309TOEFL90PTE50$25K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 10+ More Programs	9.7/10(14 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#29	University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tennessee, Usa74%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $32.2K/YrLiving: $10.7K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Social WorkGMAT700TOEFL80PTE53$32.2K/Yr Course duration: 3 years 4+ More Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#30	University of Georgia, Athens Georgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $30.8K/YrLiving: $11.7K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Learning, Leadership, and O...IELTS6.5$30.8K/Yr Course duration: 3 years 13+ More Programs	7.7/10(7 Users)Ranked 126 by THE in 2024
#31	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $30.7K/YrLiving: $12K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Human Dimensions of Natural...Duolingo110IELTS6$30.7K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#32	University of Kentucky, Lexington Kentucky, Usa90.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $49.1K/YrLiving: $16K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Family SciencesIELTS6.5$49.1K/Yr Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	7.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#33	University of Central Florida, Orlando Florida, Usa50%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $28.7K/YrLiving: $9.8K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Strategic CommunicationTOEFL89$28.7K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs	8.3/10(19 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#34	Montana State University, Bozeman Montana, Usa100%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $24.9K/YrLiving: $9.2K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Research Scholarship in Tra...$24.9K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)
#35	The New School, New York City New York, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $33.9K/YrLiving: $18.6K/YrAdmission	Ph.D PoliticsIELTS6.5$33.9K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 4+ More Programs	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#36	Northwest University, Kirkland Washington, Usa93.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $60.8K/YrLiving: $11.2K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Organizational LeadershipIELTS7.5$60.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024
#37	Morgan State University, Baltimore Maryland, Usa60.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $27.9K/YrLiving: $9.8K/YrAdmission	D.Ed Community College Leadershi...$27.9K/Yr Course duration: 3 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 801 by THE in 2024
#38	University of Oklahoma, Norman Oklahoma, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $10.8K/YrLiving: $10.6K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Political ScienceIELTS6.5PTE60$10.8K/Yr Course duration: 3 years 5+ More Programs	--
#39	University of New Mexico, Albuquerque New Mexico, Usa45%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $23.5K/YrLiving: $9.9K/YrAdmission	Ph.D American StudiesIELTS6.5$23.5K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 4+ More Programs	--
#40	Kansas State University, Manhattan Kansas, Usa94.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $19.7K/YrLiving: $2.8K/YrAdmission	Ph.D SociologyTOEFL79PTE58$19.7K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#41	Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge Louisiana, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $58.9K/YrLiving: $11.7K/YrAdmission	M.P.A/J.DTOEFL79PTE59$58.9K/Yr Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#42	University of North Texas, Denton Texas, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $8.3K/YrLiving: $10.3K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Political ScienceACT21TOEFL79PTE53$8.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	4.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 260 by US News in 2024
#43	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $19.2K/YrLiving: $16.6K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Communication and Informati...TOEFL100PTE68$19.2K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	7.3/10(10 Users)
#44	West Virginia University, Morgantown West Virginia, Usa76.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $41.5K/YrLiving: $10.6K/YrAdmission	Ph.D. EpidemiologyTOEFL79$41.5K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#45	University of Texas, San Antonio Texas, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $12.9K/YrLiving: $11.2K/YrAdmission	Ph.D AnthropologyIELTS6.5PTE58$12.9K/Yr Course duration: 5 years Programs	6.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#46	University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $25.6K/YrLiving: $10.6K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Philosophy in EngineeringIELTS6.0PTE49$25.6K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.0/10(1 User)
#47	James Madison University, Harrisonburg Virginia, Usa72.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $72.5K/YrLiving: $10.1K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Communication Sciences and ...IELTS6.5PTE58$72.5K/Yr Course duration: 5 years Programs	--
#48	South Dakota State University, Brookings South Dakota, Usa90.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $19.6K/YrLiving: $8.6K/YrAdmission	Ph.D SociologyIELTS6PTE46$19.6K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	Ranked 296 by US News in 2024 Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022
#49	University of California, San Francisco California, Usa25%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $33.2K/YrAdmission	Ph.D Epidemiology and Translatio...TOEFL80$33.2K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 2+ More Programs	--
#50	University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston Texas, Usa35%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $20K/Yr	Ph.D Quantitative Studies$20K/Yr Course duration: 5 years Programs	Ranked 71 by ARWU in 2022 Ranked 106 by CWUR in 2022