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2024 Best Sociology & Anthropology Schools in the Plains States Region

2 Colleges in the Plains States Region
48 Sociology & Anthropology Degrees Awarded
$19,528 Avg Early-Career Salary
You'll be studying one of the lesser sought-after majors if you pursue a degree in sociology & anthropology. It is ranked #271 out of 395 major degree programs in terms of popularity. This may make is a little harder to find a school that is a good fit for you.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Sociology & Anthropology Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 48 degrees in sociology & anthropology to qualified students.

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Sociology & Anthropology Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Sociology & Anthropology

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Sociology & Anthropology Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Sociology & Anthropology in the Plains States Region

The schools below may not offer all types of sociology & anthropology degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Plains States Region Schools in Sociology & Anthropology

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Carleton College
Northfield, MN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

It is hard to beat Carleton College if you want to pursue a degree in sociology & anthropology. Carleton is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Northfield.More information about a degree in sociology & anthropology from Carleton College

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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

It's difficult to beat St Olaf College if you wish to pursue a degree in sociology & anthropology. St. Olaf is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Northfield.

Soon after graduation, sociology & anthropology degree recipients typically make an average of $19,528 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in sociology & anthropology from St Olaf College

Best Sociology & Anthropology Colleges by State

Explore the best sociology & anthropology colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 41
Iowa 264 3
Nebraska 238 4

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Sociology & Anthropology is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.

Sociology & Anthropology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Sociology & Anthropology 48

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 2,307
Economics 2,132
Sociology 1,248
Anthropology 580
General Social Sciences 520
Geography & Cartography 494
International Relations & National Security 410
Other Social Sciences 171
Urban Studies 73
Archeology 16

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