inline-defaultCreated with Sketch.
inline-defaultCreated with Sketch.
HomeUniversitiesProgramsStudents & Alumni
search
Students
PhD

PhD in Sociology

University of Massachusetts
Amherst , United States
Visit Program Website
Students
Tuition Fee
Not Available
Start Date
Not Available
Medium of studying
Not Available
Duration
Not Available
Details
About Program
About University
Gallery
Contact School
Details
Program Details
Degree
PhD
Major
Anthropology | Psychology | Sociology
Area of study
Social Sciences | Humanities
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview

PhD in Sociology Program

The PhD in Sociology program at UMass Amherst is a top-ranked program in the country, with a graduate program ranking of #27 by U.S. News and World Report. It is also the top-ranked public PhD program in New England.


Program Description

The program investigates human interactions from the micro to the macro, including interactions between individuals, within the family and workplace, as a society, and among global systems.


Research Opportunities

As a student at UMass Amherst, you will have access to many research opportunities. The program highlights the success of students such as Charlotte Gilson, a Rising Researcher who merged sociology with her goal of becoming a doctor.


Program Rankings

  • The graduate program is ranked #27 by U.S. News and World Report.
  • It is the top-ranked public PhD program in New England.

Areas of Focus

The program focuses on various aspects of sociology, including:


  • Interactions between individuals
  • Interactions within the family and workplace
  • Societal interactions
  • Global systems interactions
See More