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#1 #1 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Carleton College Northfield, MN Annually, Carleton College awards around 69 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Chemistry, General, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 20% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,450–1,560 Median Starting Salary $59,200
#2 #2 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR Each year, Lewis & Clark College awards about 63 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, International Relations and Affairs, and Sociology and Anthropology....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,240–1,400 Median Starting Salary $64,118
#3 #3 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY At the College of Staten Island CUNY, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the College of Staten Island CUNY grants 280 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 82 SAT Score 910–1,100 Median Starting Salary $56,139
#4 #4 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Wofford College Spartanburg, SC Every year, Wofford College grants around 94 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Psychology, General, and Business/Managerial Economics....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,240–1,370 Median Starting Salary $63,519
#5 #5 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. St Olaf College Northfield, MN At St Olaf College, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Mathematics, and General. In fact, St Olaf College grants 74 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,310–1,450 Median Starting Salary $63,376
#6 #6 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Knox College Galesburg, IL At Knox College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, and Computer Science. In fact, Knox College grants 26 degrees per year to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,170–1,440 Median Starting Salary $61,517
#7 #7 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA A liberal arts college, the most popular majors at Swarthmore are Economics, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Engineering, General, Mathematics, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $53,338
#8 #8 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA Annually, the University of Puget Sound awards around 60 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $66,047
#9 #9 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Centre College Danville, KY Each year, Centre College awards about 48 degrees to those studying Economics, Other, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Political Science and Government, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and International/Global Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,240–1,430 Median Starting Salary $61,399
#10 #10 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Lafayette College Easton, PA Every year, Lafayette College awards around 87 degrees to students studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Political Science and Government, General, Mechanical Engineering, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 31% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,370–1,490 Median Starting Salary $63,898
#11 #11 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA Each year, Washington and Lee University grants about 92 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,450–1,530 Median Starting Salary $64,532
#12 #12 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Denison University Granville, OH Every year, Denison University grants about 65 degrees to students studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,320–1,450 Median Starting Salary $61,067
#13 #13 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL At Lake Forest College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Finance, and General. In fact, Lake Forest College grants 45 degrees annually to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,240–1,410 Median Starting Salary $61,183
#14 #14 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA At Valdosta State University, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 920–1,110 Median Starting Salary $57,744
#15 #15 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Lycoming College Williamsport, PA Each year, Lycoming College grants around 31 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Median Starting Salary $60,256
#16 #16 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT Each year, Saint Michael's College grants around 54 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,160–1,320 Median Starting Salary $69,437
#17 #17 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID Annually, The College of Idaho grants about 55 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biomedical Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,070–1,270 Median Starting Salary $62,434
#18 #18 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Ursinus College Collegeville, PA Annually, Ursinus College awards about 47 degrees to students majoring in Applied Economics, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Exercise Physiology, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $66,052
#19 #19 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR Each year, Southern Oregon University grants around 76 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Education, General, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,967
#20 #20 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. High Point University High Point, NC Each year, High Point University grants about 157 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Communication, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $68,722
#21 #21 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA At the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, Psychology, General, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $58,072
#22 #22 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Augustana College Rock Island, IL At Augustana College, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Augustana College grants 66 degrees per year to graduating Biology/Biological Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,290 Median Starting Salary $66,401
#23 #23 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Principia College Elsah, IL At Principia College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Education, General, Mass Communication/Media Studies, History, and General. In fact, Principia College awards 15 degrees annually to Education, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,060–1,250 Median Starting Salary $58,617
#24 #24 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Cornell College Mount Vernon, IA At Cornell College, the most popular majors students pursue are Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Computer Science. In fact, Cornell College awards 15 degrees per year to graduating Biochemistry and Molecular Biology students....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,140–1,350 Median Starting Salary $63,122
#25 #25 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Transylvania University Lexington, KY Annually, Transylvania University awards around 29 degrees to students majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,180–1,380 Median Starting Salary $62,897
#26 #26 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Each year, Fairfield University grants about 214 degrees to students studying Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 33% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,290–1,410 Median Starting Salary $69,985
#27 #27 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Spelman College Atlanta, GA At Spelman College, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Political Science and Government, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General. In fact, Spelman College grants 63 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $57,611
#28 #28 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Every year, Roger Williams University awards around 94 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $68,855
#29 #29 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT Annually, Western Connecticut State University awards about 81 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Median Starting Salary $60,554
#30 #30 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY At Rochester Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Modeling, and Virtual Environments and Simulation. In fact, Rochester Institute of Technology awards 195 degrees per year to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,280–1,460 Median Starting Salary $58,500
#31 #31 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Pace University New York, NY Every year, Pace University grants about 218 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,190–1,360 Median Starting Salary $59,761
#32 #32 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 424 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $59,293
#33 #33 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Albion College Albion, MI At Albion College, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 950–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,874
#34 #34 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Webster University Saint Louis, MO At Webster University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $57,349
#35 #35 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Taylor University Upland, IN Each year, Taylor University awards about 39 degrees to students studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,120–1,360 Median Starting Salary $62,909
#36 #36 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Keene State College Keene, NH Each year, Keene State College awards around 62 degrees to those majoring in Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Architecture....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 910–1,130 Median Starting Salary $66,237
#37 #37 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA At Robert Morris University, the three most popular college majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Engineering, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $59,874
#38 #38 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL Every year, the University of Illinois Springfield grants around 105 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $55,652
#39 #39 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE At Nebraska Wesleyan University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $62,237
#40 #40 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Each year, Oakland University awards around 479 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 920–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,028
#41 #41 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. The University of Montana-Western Dillon, MT At The University of Montana-Western, the three most popular college majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 890–1,090 Median Starting Salary $61,261
#42 #42 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Piedmont University Demorest, GA At Piedmont University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Median Starting Salary $59,230
#43 #43 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Guilford College Greensboro, NC Each year, Guilford College awards about 26 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 900–1,150 Median Starting Salary $58,567
#44 #44 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. The University of Olivet Olivet, MI At The University of Olivet, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Insurance....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,140 Median Starting Salary $61,190
#45 #45 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Rockford University Rockford, IL Annually, Rockford University awards about 51 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 960–1,130 Median Starting Salary $58,184
#46 #46 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID Each year, Lewis-Clark State College grants about 188 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Social Work, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 850–1,110 Median Starting Salary $58,152
#47 #47 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Governors State University University Park, IL At Governors State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 830–1,060 Median Starting Salary $57,041
#48 #48 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Wells College Aurora, NY Annually, Wells College awards around 12 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Creative Writing....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 960–1,210 Median Starting Salary $59,298
#49 #49 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Bard College at Simon's Rock Great Barrington, MA At Bard College at Simon's Rock, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Art History, and Criticism and Conservation. In fact, Bard College at Simon's Rock awards 7 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Median Starting Salary $59,364
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About Sociology and Anthropology

A program that combines sociology and anthropology to study how society is organized, the origins and development of social institutions, social change, social organizations, race, class, gender and culture.

Of the 481 Sociology and Anthropology degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 77% percent are awarded to women and the other 23% percent are men. Did you know that New York has more students being awarded a degree in Sociology and Anthropology than any other state? In fact, New York awarded 102 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Sociology and Anthropology is $44,181.

Popularity of Sociology and Anthropology Degrees in the U.S.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

481

Female Students

370 (76%)

Male Students

111 (23%)

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#1 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S.

20%

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1,450–1,560

$59,200

#2 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S.

78%

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1,240–1,400

$64,118

#3 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S.

92%

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910–1,100

$56,139

#4 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S.

52%

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1,240–1,370

$63,519

#5 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S.

48%

20

1,310–1,450

$63,376

#6 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S.

71%

16

1,170–1,440

$61,517

#7 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S.

7%

13

1,490–1,560

$53,338

#8 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S.

72%

17

1,200–1,390

$66,047

#9 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S.

56%

13

1,240–1,430

$61,399

#10 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S.

31%

15

1,370–1,490

$63,898

#11 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S.

14%

11

1,450–1,530

$64,532

#12 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S.

17%

13

1,320–1,450

$61,067

#13 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S.

57%

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1,240–1,410

$61,183

#14 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S.

72%

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920–1,110

$57,744

#15 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S.

74%

8

1,080–1,300

$60,256

#16 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S.

85%

9

1,160–1,320