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#1

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

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

the University of California-Los Angeles is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,320–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$16,999

Median Starting Salary

$51,926

#2

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

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

the University of California-Santa Barbara is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

26%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,260–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$16,874

Median Starting Salary

$53,448

#3

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

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Every year, Princeton University receives about 38,000 applications.

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$18,698

Median Starting Salary

$50,932

#4

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

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

In general, the University of California-Berkeley is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,330–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$19,257

Median Starting Salary

$51,071

#5

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

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

the University of California-Riverside is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,090–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$14,487

Median Starting Salary

$54,584

#6

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

SUNY at Albany
Albany, NY

In general, SUNY at Albany is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,120–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$17,714

Median Starting Salary

$56,667

#7

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

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Overall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,250–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$19,301

Median Starting Salary

$61,902

#8

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

University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

the University of California-Santa Cruz is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

47%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,180–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$17,975

Median Starting Salary

$55,207

#9

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

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

the University of Colorado Boulder is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,190–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$21,836

Median Starting Salary

$59,533

#10

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

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

the University of California-Davis is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

37%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,180–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$17,385

Median Starting Salary

$53,963

#11

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

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

Generally, the University of California-Merced is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

980–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$13,549

Median Starting Salary

$55,622

#12

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

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,140–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$21,296

Median Starting Salary

$57,938

#13

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

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

the University of California-Irvine is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

21%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,240–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$14,033

Median Starting Salary

$53,577

#14

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

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Generally, the University at Buffalo is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,200–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$18,524

Median Starting Salary

$55,885

#15

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

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

In 2016, Harvard received a record breaking amount of first year applications: 39,044.

Acceptance Rate

3%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,500–1,590

Est. Net Price *

$19,491

Median Starting Salary

$50,394

#16

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

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Generally, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

18%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,370–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$19,318

Median Starting Salary

$57,003

#17

#17 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

the University of Florida is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

23%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,310–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$11,740

Median Starting Salary

$53,907

#18

#18 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

the University of Washington-Seattle Campus is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,230–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$10,603

Median Starting Salary

$53,947

#19

#19 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Colorado State University-Fort Collins is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,100–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$16,926

Median Starting Salary

$60,202

#20

#20 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Generally, the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,140–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$22,601

Median Starting Salary

$57,164

#21

#21 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Overall, The University of Texas at Austin is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

31%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,240–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$17,434

Median Starting Salary

$55,823

#22

#22 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,230–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$12,576

Median Starting Salary

$60,427

#23

#23 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

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

Texas A&M University-College Station is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,170–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$20,375

Median Starting Salary

$57,557

#24

#24 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Every application received by UChicago is carefully reviewed several times and presented to a committee.

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$36,991

Median Starting Salary

$52,821

#25

#25 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

the University of Utah is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,130–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$12,399

Median Starting Salary

$55,277

#26

#26 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

25%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,220–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$14,003

Median Starting Salary

$55,691

#27

#27 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

In general, the University of California-San Diego is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

24%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,290–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$16,111

Median Starting Salary

$53,006

#28

#28 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

For students interested in applying to UVA, application packets should include none, but none are also...

Acceptance Rate

19%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,410–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$19,469

Median Starting Salary

$59,039

#29

#29 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University is a non selective school. They receive about 53,300 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,180–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$22,803

Median Starting Salary

$60,808

#30

#30 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

the University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,280–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$22,291

Median Starting Salary

$60,493

#31

#31 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

the University of Oregon is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 37,200 applications...

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,160–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$22,077

Median Starting Salary

$57,886

#32

#32 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Tulane University of Louisiana is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,390–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$50,263

Median Starting Salary

$57,180

#33

#33 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA

Brandeis University is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

39%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,380–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$45,565

Median Starting Salary

$59,270

#34

#34 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

In general, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,200–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$21,880

Median Starting Salary

$57,109

#35

#35 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke is one of the most selective schools in the country, only admitting 3,200 out of 50,000 applications.

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,500–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$23,694

Median Starting Salary

$55,409

#36

#36 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Overall, Stony Brook University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,320–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$17,213

Median Starting Salary

$54,002

#37

#37 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University is a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 26,000...

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,020–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$17,589

Median Starting Salary

$55,007

#38

#38 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

the University of Hawaii at Manoa is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

990–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$13,639

Median Starting Salary

$56,940

#39

#39 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

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

Columbia University requires all freshman students to apply online, using either The Coalition Application...

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$22,058

Median Starting Salary

$49,704

#40

#40 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Cornell University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,470–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$26,060

Median Starting Salary

$57,921

#41

#41 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Ohio State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,340–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$19,582

Median Starting Salary

$57,985

#42

#42 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

the University of Georgia is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

43%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,250–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$17,180

Median Starting Salary

$58,646

#43

#43 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

the University of Maryland-College Park is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,360–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$16,210

Median Starting Salary

$57,525

#44

#44 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Overall, the University of Central Florida is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

41%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,210–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$13,108

Median Starting Salary

$54,618

#45

#45 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

In general, the University of Southern California is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$36,808

Median Starting Salary

$53,451

#46

#46 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Generally, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,290–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$16,018

Median Starting Salary

$60,269

#47

#47 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,370–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$10,614

Median Starting Salary

$57,301

#48

#48 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

In general, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,330–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$14,544

Median Starting Salary

$57,443

#49

#49 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Yale University
New Haven, CT

When applying for Yale, it is extremely important to keep in mind that they are one of the most selective...

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$18,647

Median Starting Salary

$52,313

#50

#50 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Rice University
Houston, TX

Rice University is a extremely selective school. The institution receives about 31,000 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,500–1,580

Est. Net Price *

$19,902

Median Starting Salary

$55,648

#51

#51 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Generally, Boston College is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,450–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$30,559

Median Starting Salary

$63,436

#52

#52 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Notre Dame is known for its extremely competitive admissions process.

Acceptance Rate

13%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$28,474

Median Starting Salary

$62,993

#53

#53 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

47%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,300–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$14,852

Median Starting Salary

$57,783

#54

#54 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Emory University is a extremely selective school. The institution receives approximately 33,200 applications...

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,430–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$26,680

Median Starting Salary

$55,895

#55

#55 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,500–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$25,606

Median Starting Salary

$54,004

#56

#56 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,270–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$13,376

Median Starting Salary

$62,422

#57

#57 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

New York University
New York, NY

Generally, New York University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,470–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$29,499

Median Starting Salary

$55,756

#58

#58 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

the University of Connecticut is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,240–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$23,985

Median Starting Salary

$59,142

#59

#59 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Every year, the Stanford Admissions Department receives about 56,000 applications.

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$18,279

Median Starting Salary

$52,326

#60

#60 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Every year, Penn receives approximately 54,600 applications from prospective freshman with an acceptance...

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,500–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$26,123

Median Starting Salary

$51,817

#61

#61 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Brown University
Providence, RI

Every year, 50,600 students apply to Brown University through the Common Application.

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,500–1,590

Est. Net Price *

$26,723

Median Starting Salary

$58,872

#62

#62 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Northwestern University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$22,095

Median Starting Salary

$55,284

#63

#63 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Utah State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,050–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$14,577

Median Starting Salary

$57,423

#64

#64 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Loyola University Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,230–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$37,511

Median Starting Salary

$59,293

#65

#65 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University is a extremely selective school. Approximately 80,800 applications are received by Boston...

Acceptance Rate

14%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,370–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$27,829

Median Starting Salary

$59,824

#66

#66 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 41,000 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,280–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$43,651

Median Starting Salary

$61,394

#67

#67 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

the University of Illinois Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,130–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$10,384

Median Starting Salary

$55,925

#68

#68 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,520–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$24,034

Median Starting Salary

$57,721

#69

#69 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

In general, Binghamton University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

42%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,340–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$19,535

Median Starting Salary

$57,098

#70

#70 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

In general, Rutgers University-New Brunswick is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,280–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$17,535

Median Starting Salary

$55,289

#71

#71 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,300–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$24,286

Median Starting Salary

$60,387

#72

#72 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

In general, the University of Miami is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

19%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,340–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$36,467

Median Starting Salary

$56,432

#73

#73 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

In general, Case Western Reserve University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

27%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,420–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$38,279

Median Starting Salary

$60,228

#74

#74 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Generally, the University of South Florida is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,150–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$11,004

Median Starting Salary

$54,211

#75

#75 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

the University of North Texas is a somewhat selective school. They receive 32,016 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,010–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$15,283

Median Starting Salary

$57,138

#76

#76 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Baylor University
Waco, TX

In general, Baylor University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,270–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$45,988

Median Starting Salary

$61,418

#77

#77 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Overall, the University of Delaware is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,200–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$18,044

Median Starting Salary

$66,229

#78

#78 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 9,700 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,080–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$18,855

Median Starting Salary

$62,133

#79

#79 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

the University of Iowa is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,120–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$19,587

Median Starting Salary

$61,384

#80

#80 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

the University of Missouri-Columbia is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,140–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$19,889

Median Starting Salary

$61,873

#81

#81 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$16,718

Median Starting Salary

$57,248

#82

#82 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Generally, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

980–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$13,159

Median Starting Salary

$56,884

#83

#83 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH

the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,130–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$24,507

Median Starting Salary

$64,323

#84

#84 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX

In general, Texas Woman's University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

930–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$11,682

Median Starting Salary

$57,421

#85

#85 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Washington State University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,030–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$17,911

Median Starting Salary

$57,697

#86

#86 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Indiana University-Bloomington is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,220–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$16,234

Median Starting Salary

$61,681

#87

#87 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

the University of Arizona is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,110–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$17,075

Median Starting Salary

$56,721

#88

#88 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

the University of Kentucky is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,080–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$18,693

Median Starting Salary

$59,486

#89

#89 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Howard University
Washington, DC

Howard University is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 19,200 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,050–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$28,279

Median Starting Salary

$56,490

#90

#90 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

In general, Wayne State University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,050–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$15,347

Median Starting Salary

$55,577

#91

#91 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

the University of South Carolina-Columbia is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,220–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$22,427

Median Starting Salary

$60,796

#92

#92 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

the University of Massachusetts-Boston is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,090–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$17,123

Median Starting Salary

$57,091

#93

#93 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

In general, Kent State University at Kent is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

980–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$19,046

Median Starting Salary

$59,612

#94

#94 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Iowa State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$15,310

Median Starting Salary

$61,406

#95

#95 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Northeastern University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$35,827

Median Starting Salary

$58,482

#96

#96 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,110–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$16,805

Median Starting Salary

$61,061

#97

#97 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

the University of Kansas is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$18,950

Median Starting Salary

$59,675

#98

#98 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

George Mason University is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 20,000 applications...

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,150–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$18,479

Median Starting Salary

$56,775

#99

#99 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Generally, Portland State University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

970–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$16,273

Median Starting Salary

$54,826

#100

#100 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 38,700 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,030–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$23,935

Median Starting Salary

$61,545

#101

#101 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

In general, the University of Alabama at Birmingham is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,150–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$16,834

Median Starting Salary

$55,503

#102

#102 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Generally, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,180–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$20,149

Median Starting Salary

$58,356

#103

#103 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

South Dakota State University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 6,400 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,010–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$18,160

Median Starting Salary

$62,663

#104

#104 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,080–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$15,364

Median Starting Salary

$55,634

#105

#105 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

the University of Louisville is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,020–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$19,327

Median Starting Salary

$57,490

#106

#106 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

the University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

970–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$10,633

Median Starting Salary

$55,712

#107

#107 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 18,200 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,020–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$12,202

Median Starting Salary

$59,536

#108

#108 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,030–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$20,485

Median Starting Salary

$62,822

#109

#109 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

The New School
New York, NY

The New School is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 9,520 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,170–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$55,480

Median Starting Salary

$57,350

#110

#110 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

970–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$16,551

Median Starting Salary

$58,975

#111

#111 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,000–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$20,030

Median Starting Salary

$59,278

#112

#112 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

the University of Toledo is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 12,600 applications each...

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,080–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$17,654

Median Starting Salary

$57,882

#113

#113 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

CUNY Graduate School and University Center
New York, NY

Acceptance Rate

24%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$55,761

#114

#114 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Teachers College at Columbia University
New York, NY

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$59,364

#115

#115 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

University of California-San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$59,364

#116

#116 Best College for Sociology in the U.S.

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,220–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$26,747

Median Starting Salary

$58,186

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About Sociology

A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.

Students studying Sociology can be awarded a degree up to a Post masters certificate. On average, 37% percent of men and 63% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Sociology is most popular in New York. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Sociology is $40,400.

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Careers

Majoring in Sociology, your experience could lead you towards different careers. Sociology majors go on to pursue jobs including Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary and Sociologists which are in high demand. Some of the jobs with the highest salary for Sociology majors include Sociologists, Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary .

Top Paying Careers

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Sociology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
603
Female Students
377 (62%)
Male Students
226 (37%)

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