Sociology and Anthropology

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#1

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

Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR

Overall, Lewis & Clark College is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

1,290–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$35,832

Median Starting Salary

$64,118

#2

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

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

St Olaf College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

56%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,310–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$26,171

Median Starting Salary

$63,376

#3

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

Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC

Wofford College is a fairly selective school. The school receives roughly 4,400 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,240–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$31,192

Median Starting Salary

$63,519

#4

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

Centre College
Danville, KY

In general, Centre College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,270–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$23,584

Median Starting Salary

$61,399

#5

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

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

the College of Staten Island CUNY is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

77

SAT Score

910–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$7,217

Median Starting Salary

$56,139

#6

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

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

the University of Puget Sound is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,210–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$41,363

Median Starting Salary

$66,047

#7

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

Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL

Lake Forest College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,190–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$27,839

Median Starting Salary

$61,183

#8

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

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Knox College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,210–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$26,882

Median Starting Salary

$61,517

#9

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

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Generally, Carleton College is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,430–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$31,494

Median Starting Salary

$59,200

#10

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

Denison University
Granville, OH

Denison University is a extremely selective school. The institution receives approximately 12,000...

Acceptance Rate

22%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,310–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$38,267

Median Starting Salary

$61,067

#11

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

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Generally, Lafayette College is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

34%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,350–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$37,186

Median Starting Salary

$63,898

#12

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

Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore is one of the most selective schools in the country, choosing to accept only about 1,020 of 14,700...

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,440–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$20,715

Median Starting Salary

$53,338

#13

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

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

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

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

37

SAT Score

950–1,120

Est. Net Price *

$12,836

Median Starting Salary

$57,744

#14

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

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA

Generally, Washington and Lee University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,420–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$24,733

Median Starting Salary

$64,532

#15

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

Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT

Overall, Saint Michael's College is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,190–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$27,700

Median Starting Salary

$69,437

#16

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

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,030–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$19,700

Median Starting Salary

$58,072

#17

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

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Cornell College is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,150–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$25,686

Median Starting Salary

$63,122

#18

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

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Generally, Earlham College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,160–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$25,746

Median Starting Salary

$58,913

#19

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

Pace University
New York, NY

Pace University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,140–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$33,363

Median Starting Salary

$59,761

#20

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

Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA

In general, Ursinus College is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,200–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$33,546

Median Starting Salary

$66,052

#21

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

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Overall, Guilford College is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

950–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$23,882

Median Starting Salary

$58,567

#22

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

Spelman College
Atlanta, GA

Spelman College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

28%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,050–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$37,085

Median Starting Salary

$57,611

#23

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

Principia College
Elsah, IL

Generally, Principia College is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

970–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$18,039

Median Starting Salary

$58,617

#24

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

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Generally, Roger Williams University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,140–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$37,964

Median Starting Salary

$68,855

#25

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

The College of Idaho
Caldwell, ID

The College of Idaho is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,090–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$24,075

Median Starting Salary

$62,434

#26

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

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Overall, Taylor University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,110–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$27,366

Median Starting Salary

$62,909

#27

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

Transylvania University
Lexington, KY

Transylvania University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,140–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$25,767

Median Starting Salary

$62,897

#28

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

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL

Augustana College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

61%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,030–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$24,660

Median Starting Salary

$66,401

#29

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

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE

Nebraska Wesleyan University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,100–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$25,201

Median Starting Salary

$62,237

#30

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

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Generally, Rochester Institute of Technology is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,290–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$39,600

Median Starting Salary

$58,500

#31

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

High Point University
High Point, NC

High Point University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,120–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$40,221

Median Starting Salary

$68,722

#32

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

University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL

the University of Illinois Springfield is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$11,733

Median Starting Salary

$55,652

#33

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

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Webster University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,020–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$23,069

Median Starting Salary

$57,349

#34

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

Lycoming College
Williamsport, PA

Lycoming College is a somewhat selective school. They receive approximately 3,000 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,060–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$19,697

Median Starting Salary

$60,256

#35

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

Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR

Pacific University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 2,760 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,030–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$33,472

Median Starting Salary

$61,679

#36

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

Monmouth College
Monmouth, IL

In general, Monmouth College is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,050–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$20,237

Median Starting Salary

$61,223

#37

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

Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

Robert Morris University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,050–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$23,572

Median Starting Salary

$59,874

#38

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

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Western Connecticut State University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$15,862

Median Starting Salary

$60,554

#39

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

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Keene State College is a non selective school. They receive approximately 4,500 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

990–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$19,546

Median Starting Salary

$66,237

#40

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

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA

In general, Piedmont University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,000–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$18,792

Median Starting Salary

$59,230

#41

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

Albion College
Albion, MI

Albion College is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 6,830 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

950–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$19,351

Median Starting Salary

$59,874

#42

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

Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR

Southern Oregon University is a non selective school. The school receives about 2,130 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

980–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$17,976

Median Starting Salary

$57,967

#43

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

Olivet College
Olivet, MI

Olivet College is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

920–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$21,394

Median Starting Salary

$61,190

#44

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

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Generally, Lewis-Clark State College is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

850–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$11,476

Median Starting Salary

$58,152

#45

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

The University of Montana-Western
Dillon, MT

The University of Montana-Western is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

36%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

890–1,090

Est. Net Price *

$11,584

Median Starting Salary

$61,261

#46

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

Governors State University
University Park, IL

Generally, Governors State University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

830–1,060

Est. Net Price *

$9,833

Median Starting Salary

$57,041

#47

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

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Fairfield University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,260–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$46,065

Median Starting Salary

$69,985

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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 468 Sociology and Anthropology degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 79% percent are awarded to women and the other 21% 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 100 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Sociology and Anthropology is $44,181.

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Careers

The highest paying career for Sociology and Anthropology majors is Sociologists. But, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for specific jobs. A career that is in high need that a degree in Sociology and Anthropology can prepare you for is Anthropologists and Archeologists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Sociology and Anthropology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Sociology and Anthropology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
468
Female Students
371 (79%)
Male Students
97 (20%)

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