by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 3 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Applied/Public Sociology Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 77 degrees in applied/public sociology to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
The applied/public sociology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Applied/Public Sociology rankings. We derive our Best Overall Applied/Public Sociology School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
The applied/public sociology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Applied/Public Sociology Schools. 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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The schools below may not offer all types of applied/public sociology degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It is difficult to beat Texas State University if you wish to pursue a degree in applied/public sociology. Texas State is a fairly large public university located in the city of San Marcos. This university ranks 16th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.More information about a degree in applied/public sociology from Texas State University
East Carolina University is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in applied/public sociology. Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.More information about a degree in applied/public sociology from East Carolina University
Learn to analyze social factors and become an advocate for individual and community health with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
More information about a degree in BA in Sociology from Southern New Hampshire University
Northern Arizona University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in applied/public sociology. NAU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Flagstaff. A Best Colleges rank of #221 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means NAU is a great university overall.More information about a degree in applied/public sociology from Northern Arizona University
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One of 3 majors within the Sociology area of study, Applied/Public Sociology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 35,696 |
| Rural Sociology | 43 |
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