Best Colleges for Sociology

Sociology graduates earn an average of $31,643 annually, making program selection crucial for maximizing career prospects. With 546 schools offering sociology majors nationwide, students should prioritize programs that emphasize research methodology, statistical analysis, and hands-on fieldwork experience. Look for departments with strong faculty-student ratios, internship partnerships with community organizations, and opportunities to conduct independent research projects. The best programs combine theoretical foundations with practical skills in data collection and analysis. Students should also consider schools that offer specialized tracks in areas like criminology, social work, or urban studies, as these concentrations can lead to more focused career paths and potentially higher earnings in specialized fields.

Schools Ranked

$44,668

Avg. Program Earnings

83.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	Harvard University Cambridge, Massachusetts	$56,641	97.3%	private-nonprofit
2	Tufts University Medford, Massachusetts	$55,693	93.3%	private-nonprofit
3	Barnard College New York, New York	$50,856	92.9%	private-nonprofit
4	University of Chicago Chicago, Illinois	$48,432	94.9%	private-nonprofit
5	New York University New York, New York	$47,260	88.5%	private-nonprofit
6	Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, Minnesota	$45,500	54.6%	public
7	Duke University Durham, North Carolina	$45,305	95.8%	private-nonprofit
8	Princeton University Princeton, New Jersey	$44,942	97.1%	private-nonprofit
9	Dickinson College Carlisle, Pennsylvania	$44,356	83.4%	private-nonprofit
10	Columbia University in the City of New York New York, New York	$44,170	95.0%	private-nonprofit
11	Bradley University Peoria, Illinois	$43,798	72.1%	private-nonprofit
12	Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts	$43,798	85.0%	private-nonprofit
13	Assumption University Worcester, Massachusetts	$43,426	74.6%	private-nonprofit
14	Boston College Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts	$43,426	91.0%	private-nonprofit
15	Connecticut College New London, Connecticut	$42,682	83.7%	private-nonprofit
16	Curry College Milton, Massachusetts	$42,682	48.3%	private-nonprofit
17	College of the Holy Cross Worcester, Massachusetts	$42,458	89.6%	private-nonprofit
18	Boston University Boston, Massachusetts	$42,309	90.0%	private-nonprofit
19	Occidental College Los Angeles, California	$41,565	85.1%	private-nonprofit
20	Santa Clara University Santa Clara, California	$41,565	88.5%	private-nonprofit
21	Seton Hall University South Orange, New Jersey	$41,342	71.5%	private-nonprofit
22	University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, California	$41,261	92.9%	public
23	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, California	$41,193	85.2%	public
24	American University Washington, District of Columbia	$41,025	78.5%	private-nonprofit
25	Suffolk University Boston, Massachusetts	$41,007	59.8%	private-nonprofit