by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Rhode Island to determine which ones were the best for sociology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in sociology to qualified students.
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To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for sociology students working on their bachelor's degree.
The 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 Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Rhode Island.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in sociology.
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in sociology has to look into Brown University. Brown is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Providence.More information about a bachelor’s in sociology from Brown University
Providence College is a good decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in sociology. Providence is a small private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Providence.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the sociology program make an average of $35,983 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a bachelor’s in sociology from Providence CollegeExplore all the Best Sociology Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 238 | 956 |
| Connecticut | 183 | 345 |
| New Hampshire | 157 | 134 |
| Maine | 156 | 120 |
| Vermont | 155 | 59 |
Sociology is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 92 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 313 |
| Political Science & Government | 271 |
| International Relations & National Security | 149 |
| General Social Sciences | 97 |
| Anthropology | 45 |
| Urban Studies | 21 |
| Archeology | 6 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 6 |
| Other Social Sciences | 5 |
| Geography & Cartography | 2 |
