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2024 Best Sociology Schools in Connecticut

10 Colleges in Connecticut
436 Sociology Degrees Awarded
$30,092 Avg Early-Career Salary
Sociology is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #25 most popular major in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Sociology Schools in Connecticut ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 436 degrees in sociology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Sociology School

Best Sociology Schools in Connecticut Your choice of sociology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Sociology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Sociology Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Sociology
Bachelor's Degrees in Sociology
Master's Degrees in Sociology
Doctor's Degrees in Sociology

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Sociology Schools in Connecticut list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Sociology in Connecticut

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the sociology degree levels they offer.

10 Top Connecticut Schools in Sociology

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Yale University
New Haven, CT
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In CT
40 Sociology Degrees Awarded

Yale University is a good choice for students interested in a degree in sociology. Located in the midsize city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #8 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Yale is a great university overall.

There were about 40 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Yale in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
79 Sociology Degrees Awarded
21.5% Growth in Graduates

University of Connecticut is a good choice for students interested in a degree in sociology. Located in the suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #86 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UCONN is a great university overall.

There were roughly 79 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent data year. Those sociology students who get their degree from University of Connecticut earn $2,889 more than the average sociology graduate.

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Trinity College
Hartford, CT
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In CT
6.7% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in sociology needs to check out Trinity College. Trinity Bantams is a small private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Hartford. A Best Colleges rank of #110 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Trinity Bantams is a great college overall.

There were about 15 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Trinity Bantams in the most recent data year.

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Connecticut College
New London, CT
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In CT
33.3% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Connecticut College if you wish to pursue a degree in sociology. Located in the city of New London, Conn College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #255 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Conn College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 21 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Conn College in the most recent data year.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In CT
25.0% Growth in Graduates

Fairfield U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fairfield. A Best Colleges rank of #163 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Fairfield U is a great university overall.

There were approximately 12 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Fairfield U in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
43 Sociology Degrees Awarded
$31,924 Median Starting Salary

ECSU is a small public university located in the town of Willimantic. This university ranks 16th out of 28 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were about 43 sociology students who graduated with this degree at ECSU in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, sociology degree recipients usually earn an average of $31,924 in the first five years of their career.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Sociology Degrees Awarded
13.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of New Britain, CCSU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 7th out of 28 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were approximately 37 sociology students who graduated with this degree at CCSU in the most recent year we have data available. Sociology degree recipients from Central Connecticut State University receive an earnings boost of around $2,525 over the average earnings of sociology graduates.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
82 Sociology Degrees Awarded
3.7% Growth in Graduates

SCSU is a medium-sized public university located in the midsize city of New Haven. This university ranks 12th out of 28 schools for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were roughly 82 sociology students who graduated with this degree at SCSU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the sociology program report average early career wages of $29,607.

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University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$22,387 Median Starting Salary

UHart is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of West Hartford. This university ranks 11th out of 28 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were approximately 4 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UHart in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the sociology program earn around $22,387 for their early career.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In CT
40.0% Growth in Graduates

Sacred Heart is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Fairfield. This university ranks 9th out of 28 schools for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were approximately 10 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Sacred Heart in the most recent data year.

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Best Sociology Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Sociology Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Massachusetts3011,035
New Hampshire210140
Maine202120
Rhode Island20099
Vermont19459

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One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Sociology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Sociology Concentrations

MajorAnnual Graduates
Sociology436

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Economics1,139
Political Science & Government826
International Relations & National Security155
Anthropology121
Geography & Cartography74
Urban Studies55
Other Social Sciences25
General Social Sciences23
Archeology12
Sociology & Anthropology6

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