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PhD Sociology at Northeastern University

Northeastern University, United States

Programme overview

Doctoral programme building a broad base of sociological knowledge for academic careers, emphasizing social inequalities by race, class and gender with varied methods and small cohorts. Faculty and students collaborate across interdisciplinary research centers.

Faculty: College of Social Sciences and Humanities  |  Department: Department of Sociology and Anthropology  |  Duration: 60 semester hours (bachelor's entry); 40 semester hours (master's in sociology)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Foundations of Social Theory 1 and 2, four proseminars, Research Methods and Statistical Analysis, advanced methods electives and electives, then two field statements, dissertation proposal and defense. Students without a master's earn an MA in Sociology (30 credits) along the way.

Career pathways

Academic careers in higher education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Writing sample demonstrating doctoral-level scholarship, such as course papers or a master's thesis. Minimum 3.500 GPA required to remain in the programme.

USD 49,257 a year (2026-27). Annual PhD fee stated as one rate for all PhD programs (2026-27 graduate schedule). Excludes comprehensive fee, health and counseling fee, international student fee and student health plan. Source

Duration: 60 semester hours (bachelor's entry); 40 semester hours (master's in sociology)

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