2025 Best Sociology Schools

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Teachers College at Columbia University
New York, NY

It's difficult to beat Teachers College at Columbia University if you want to pursue a degree in sociology. Teachers College is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York.

There were about 33 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Teachers College in the most recent year we have data available. Those sociology students who get their degree from Teachers College at Columbia University make $33,375 more than the typical sociology grad.

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University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

It is difficult to beat University of California - Los Angeles if you want to pursue a degree in sociology. UCLA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Los Angeles. This university ranks 4th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 713 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UCLA in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the sociology program report average early career income of $34,121.

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Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Any student who is interested in sociology needs to check out Stanford University. Located in the suburb of Stanford, Stanford is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #10 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Stanford is a great university overall.

There were roughly 55 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Stanford in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of California - Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

University of California - Berkeley is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in sociology. Located in the city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UC Berkeley is a great university overall.

There were approximately 300 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UC Berkeley in the most recent year we have data available. Sociology degree recipients from University of California - Berkeley receive an earnings boost of around $6,012 over the average income of sociology graduates.

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Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

It is difficult to beat Columbia University in the City of New York if you want to pursue a degree in sociology. Columbia is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.

There were approximately 94 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the sociology major at Columbia University in the City of New York earn $23,779 above the typical graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Harvard is a great university overall.

There were roughly 65 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Harvard in the most recent data year.

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University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

UChicago is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago. A Best Colleges rank of #3 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UChicago is a great university overall.

There were approximately 67 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UChicago in the most recent year we have data available.

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Durham. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,152 colleges 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 major at Duke University make $10,789 above the standard college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #5 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.

There were approximately 48 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent data year. Sociology degree recipients from Northwestern University get an earnings boost of about $3,640 over the average income of sociology majors.

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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Notre Dame. This university ranks 1st out of 41 colleges for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were roughly 54 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Notre Dame in the most recent data year.

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 55 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent year we have data available. Sociology degree recipients from Boston College earn a boost of approximately $13,329 above the average earnings of sociology graduates.

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University of California - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

UCSB is a very large public university located in the suburb of Santa Barbara. This university ranks 7th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 684 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UCSB in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the sociology program report average early career earnings of $34,372.

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University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

UW Seattle is a fairly large public university located in the city of Seattle. This university ranks 1st out of 50 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were about 253 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent year we have data available. Sociology degree recipients from University of Washington - Seattle Campus receive an earnings boost of around $5,300 over the average income of sociology majors.

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Yale is a large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of New Haven. This university ranks 1st out of 18 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

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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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Located in the large city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #6 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.

There were approximately 27 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

UPenn is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #2 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.

There were roughly 43 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent data year.

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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Located in the city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 56 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were roughly 146 sociology students who graduated with this degree at U-M 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 $33,832.

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University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI

UW - Madison is a fairly large public university located in the city of Madison. This university ranks 1st out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were approximately 119 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison 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 $35,889.

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Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #9 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.

There were about 76 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the sociology program earn about $36,709 in their early career salary.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #18 out of 2,152 colleges 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 data year.

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Texas A&M University - College Station
College Station, TX

Texas A&M College Station is a very large public university located in the midsize city of College Station. This university ranks 1st out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 166 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the sociology program make about $35,848 in the first couple years of their career.

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University of California - Davis
Davis, CA

UC Davis is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Davis. This university ranks 10th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 304 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UC Davis in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the sociology program make an average of $32,137 for their early career.

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Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Located in the remote town of Hanover, Dartmouth is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #12 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Dartmouth is a great college overall.

There were roughly 31 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Dartmouth in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the sociology degree program at Dartmouth College get $29,615 above the typical college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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University of California - Irvine
Irvine, CA

Located in the city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 12th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 271 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UC Irvine 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 earnings of $34,050.

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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville. This university ranks 1st out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were about 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 earn a boost of approximately $11,024 over the typical earnings of sociology majors.