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There are 84 PhD Social Sciences & Psychology programs in the United States, spread across 44 universities; the most common length is 4–6 years. Courses from Princeton University, Georgia Institute of Technology and Vanderbilt University come first, because those universities rank highest.
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Claremont School of Theology — The Doctor of Philosophy in Practical Theology at Claremont School of Theology is designed for individuals who seek to deepen their understanding and practice of theology...
Claremont School of Theology — The Doctor of Philosophy in Religion at Claremont School of Theology offers a comprehensive study into various religious traditions and their interactions with contempora...
Princeton University — The PhD in Classics at Princeton University offers a comprehensive exploration of the languages, literature, history, and culture of ancient civilizations, including the...
Princeton University — The PhD in East Asian Studies at Princeton University provides an in-depth exploration of the diverse cultures, histories, and languages of East Asia. The program is desi...
Georgia Institute of Technology — The PhD in International Affairs at Georgia Institute of Technology provides a rigorous academic framework for understanding the complex dynamics of global issues. This p...
Vanderbilt University — The Ph.D. in Community Research and Action at Vanderbilt University is designed for those who are passionate about addressing the complex social issues affecting communit...
University of Notre Dame — The Ph.D. in Anthropology at the University of Notre Dame offers an extensive exploration of human cultures, societies, and evolutionary development. This program is desi...
University of Notre Dame — The Ph.D. in Political Science at the University of Notre Dame offers an in-depth exploration of political systems, behavior, and institutions. This program prepares stud...
University of Notre Dame — The Ph.D. in Sociology at the University of Notre Dame provides a comprehensive exploration of societal structures, cultural dynamics, and the complexities of human inter...
Washington State University at Vancouver — The Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology at Washington State University at Vancouver offers a rigorous and comprehensive exploration of anthropological theories, methods,...
Washington State University at Vancouver — The Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Psychology at Washington State University at Vancouver is designed for those wishing to advance their understanding of psychologi...
University of Alaska - Fairbanks — The Ph.D. in Anthropology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is designed for students who wish to develop advanced research, analytical, and fieldwork skills in anthro...
University of Alaska - Fairbanks — The Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks offers an intensive curriculum designed for students who are eager to advance knowledge in psychological res...
CUNY Graduate School and University Center — Program OverviewThe PhD in Anthropology at CUNY Graduate School and University Center provides a comprehensive understanding of human cultures, social structures, and the...
CUNY Graduate School and University Center — The PhD program in History at CUNY Graduate School and University Center provides an extensive and rigorous exploration into various historical periods, methodologies, an...
CUNY Graduate School and University Center — The PhD in Psychology at CUNY Graduate School and University Center provides a comprehensive study of human behavior, mental processes, and the various factors that influ...
CUNY Graduate School and University Center — The PhD in Social Welfare at CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers an advanced scholarly approach to societal issues and the mechanisms of social services. Th...
CUNY Graduate School and University Center — Course OverviewThe PhD in Sociology at CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers an intensive curriculum designed to explore the complexities of social behavior,...
University of South Carolina — The Ph.D. in Anthropology at the University of South Carolina-Columbia provides a comprehensive exploration of human societies, cultures, and behaviors. This program equi...
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The University of Montana — The Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology at The University of Montana offers an intensive and immersive exploration of anthropology's core subfields, including cultural a...
The University of Montana — Program OverviewThe Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology with a focus on Cultural Heritage Studies and Applied Anthropology at The University of Montana provides a compre...
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8 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #15 (Princeton University) to #575 (University of South Carolina); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Princeton University is cited most (27,547,724 citations). 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".
Within the subject, the largest areas are Social Sciences & Psychology (80), Psychology (3) and Anthropology (1). The usual length is 4–6 years. 97% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.
Princeton University (QS World #15), Georgia Institute of Technology (QS World #123) and Vanderbilt University (QS World #250) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
Of those with published fees, CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the least expensive at about USD 15,185 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.
Most listed courses run 4–6 years.
Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.
2 of these courses are listed as online.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center, with 5, ahead of College of Eastern Utah (5).
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