Universities in North America
30 PhD Programs in Sociology in North America
- programs
- 30 programs
- universities
- 28 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 24,630 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in Sociology in North America and Doctorate in Sociology in North America.
North America has 30 phd programs in sociology open to international students, at 28 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 24,630 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 12,614 USD and 30,476 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Sociology programs
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Top universities for Sociology in North America
Ranked by how many sociology programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.
- University of Missouri, Columbia (2)
- University of Waterloo, Canada (2)
- Laval University, Quebec City (1)
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick (1)
- Syracuse University (1)
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (1)
- University of Georgia, Athens (1)
- University of Florida (1)
- University of Guelph (1)
- Memorial University of Newfoundland (1)
January intake in North America
3 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- PhD in Sociology — University of Windsor · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Sociology — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Sociology, Ph.D. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
PhD in Sociology in North America: common questions
- How many sociology programs are there in North America?
- 30 sociology phd programs at 28 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a sociology degree in North America cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in sociology in North America is 24,630 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 12,614 USD and 30,476 USD a year.
- Can I study sociology in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the sociology programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (30 of 30).
- Are any of these sociology programs available online?
- 1 of the 30 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
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