2025 Best Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Every student pursuing a degree in sociology has to check out Duke University. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.

There were roughly 50 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the sociology degree program at Duke University get $10,789 above the typical college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

It is difficult to beat Vanderbilt University if you want to pursue a degree in sociology. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville. A Best Colleges rank of #18 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.

There were approximately 48 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia - Main Campus is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in sociology. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #35 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were roughly 99 sociology students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available. Sociology degree recipients from University of Virginia - Main Campus get an earnings boost of about $11,024 above the average income of sociology graduates.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University of Florida is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in sociology. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #56 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were roughly 167 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, sociology degree recipients generally earn an average of $33,611 at the beginning of their careers.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were about 116 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the sociology program state that they receive average early career income of $30,623.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were about 215 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent data year. Those sociology students who get their degree from Virginia Tech receive $4,006 more than the standard sociology student.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 70 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 140 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, sociology degree recipients usually make about $33,783 in their early careers.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #31 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.

There were approximately 55 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the sociology program earn about $30,516 for their early career.

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University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 89 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the sociology program earn around $32,530 for their early career.

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 41 colleges for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were roughly 108 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the sociology program state that they receive average early career income of $35,723.

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Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Tulane is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New Orleans. A Best Colleges rank of #95 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Tulane is a great university overall.

There were roughly 71 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent year we have data available.

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA

Located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 30 schools for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were about 171 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the sociology program state that they receive average early career wages of $27,846.

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Winston-Salem. A Best Colleges rank of #76 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Wake Forest University is a great university overall.

There were approximately 47 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the sociology major at Wake Forest University get $11,495 above the standard graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Coral Gables. This university ranks 6th out of 70 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 44 sociology students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent data year.

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University of South Florida - Main Campus
Tampa, FL

USF Tampa is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Tampa. This university ranks 8th out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 60 sociology students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the sociology program earn about $33,516 for their early career.

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Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were roughly 64 sociology students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the sociology program report average early career income of $32,781.

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George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

GMU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 33 sociology students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available. Those sociology students who get their degree from George Mason University receive $4,154 more than the standard sociology grad.

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a moderately-sized student population. This school ranks 5th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were approximately 34 sociology students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC

UofSC is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia. A Best Colleges rank of #99 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UofSC is a great university overall.

There were about 26 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent data year. After graduation, sociology degree recipients typically earn about $30,517 in the first five years of their career.

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were roughly 116 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, sociology degree recipients generally make around $31,897 in their early careers.