by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Missouri to review for the 2025 Best Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Missouri ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in social sciences.
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in social sciences has to check out Washington University in St Louis. WUSTL is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a doctorate in social sciences from Washington University in St Louis
Explore all the Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 27 | 120 |
| Kansas | 26 | 26 |
| Iowa | 26 | 25 |
| Nebraska | 24 | 6 |
| South Dakota | 15 | 8 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 21 |
| Political Science & Government | 11 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| General Social Sciences | 2 |
| Geography & Cartography | 2 |
| Archeology | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 245 |
| English Language & Literature | 17 |
| Communication & Journalism | 12 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 12 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 11 |
| History | 11 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 10 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 3 |
