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#1 #1 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 70 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $63,376
#2 #2 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR Each year, Lewis & Clark College awards about 97 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Sociology and Anthropology, and Environmental Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,260–1,400 Median Starting Salary $64,118
#3 #3 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Lafayette College Easton, PA Every year, Lafayette College awards around 127 degrees to students studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 31% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,350–1,490 Median Starting Salary $63,898
#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 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,240–1,370 Median Starting Salary $63,519
#5 #5 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 256 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 61 SAT Score 890–1,250 Median Starting Salary $56,139
#6 #6 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA Annually, the University of Puget Sound awards around 43 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biological and Physical Sciences, Psychology, General, and Sociology and Anthropology....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,220–1,410 Median Starting Salary $66,047
#7 #7 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA Each year, Washington and Lee University grants about 91 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Accounting, Economics, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,450–1,520 Median Starting Salary $64,532
#8 #8 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Warren Wilson College Swannanoa, NC Every year, Warren Wilson College awards about 19 degrees to those majoring in Sociology and Anthropology, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Visual and Performing Arts, General, Environmental Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,210–1,340 Median Starting Salary $57,355
#9 #9 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, Mathematics, General, Engineering, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Median Starting Salary $53,338
#10 #10 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Lake Forest College grants 74 degrees annually to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,230–1,380 Median Starting Salary $61,183
#11 #11 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Centre College Danville, KY Each year, Centre College awards about 44 degrees to those studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,240–1,410 Median Starting Salary $61,399
#12 #12 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 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,220–1,340 Median Starting Salary $69,437
#13 #13 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Carleton College Northfield, MN Annually, Carleton College awards around 93 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, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 22% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Median Starting Salary $59,200
#14 #14 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Knox College Galesburg, IL At Knox College, the most popular majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Knox College grants 23 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,150–1,440 Median Starting Salary $61,517
#15 #15 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN At The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,272
#16 #16 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Earlham College Richmond, IN At Earlham College, the three most popular college majors students study are Biochemistry, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Earlham College awards 15 degrees per year to graduating Biochemistry students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Median Starting Salary $58,913
#17 #17 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, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 960–1,270 Median Starting Salary $58,072
#18 #18 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, Elementary Education and Teaching, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 910–1,100 Median Starting Salary $57,744
#19 #19 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 108 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Median Starting Salary $57,611
#20 #20 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Each year, Fairfield University grants about 221 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 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,290–1,400 Median Starting Salary $69,985
#21 #21 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Ursinus College Collegeville, PA Annually, Ursinus College awards about 57 degrees to students majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Exercise Physiology, Applied Economics, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $66,052
#22 #22 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Denison University Granville, OH Every year, Denison University grants about 81 degrees to students studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 20% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,290–1,450 Median Starting Salary $61,067
#23 #23 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID Annually, The College of Idaho grants about 56 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 Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Median Starting Salary $62,434
#24 #24 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. High Point University High Point, NC Each year, High Point University grants about 131 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, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,150–1,390 Median Starting Salary $68,722
#25 #25 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Bryant University Smithfield, RI At Bryant University, the three most popular college majors students study are Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Bryant University awards 172 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,180–1,330 Median Starting Salary $68,163
#26 #26 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, and Computer Science. In fact, Augustana College grants 84 degrees per year to graduating Biology/Biological Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,030–1,290 Median Starting Salary $66,401
#27 #27 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Every year, Roger Williams University awards around 90 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Construction Management, Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Median Starting Salary $68,855
#28 #28 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 266 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,160–1,370 Median Starting Salary $59,293
#29 #29 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Taylor University Upland, IN Each year, Taylor University awards about 43 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Median Starting Salary $62,909
#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, Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Rochester Institute of Technology awards 231 degrees per year to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 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 205 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mass Communication/Media Studies, Finance, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $59,761
#32 #32 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Seattle University Seattle, WA At Seattle University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Seattle University grants 244 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,220–1,380 Median Starting Salary $61,319
#33 #33 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, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 970–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,349
#34 #34 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Bellarmine University Louisville, KY At Bellarmine University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $61,711
#35 #35 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, Engineering, and General. In fact, Cornell College awards 31 degrees per year to graduating Biochemistry and Molecular Biology students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,140–1,350 Median Starting Salary $63,122
#36 #36 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, Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $59,874
#37 #37 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 Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Median Starting Salary $62,237
#38 #38 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT Annually, Western Connecticut State University awards about 70 degrees to those studying Criminal Justice/Police Science, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,040–1,170 Median Starting Salary $60,554
#39 #39 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Keene State College Keene, NH Each year, Keene State College awards around 66 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, and Elementary Education and......view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,250 Median Starting Salary $66,237
#40 #40 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Lycoming College Williamsport, PA Each year, Lycoming College grants around 41 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Criminology, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Median Starting Salary $60,256
#41 #41 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Millsaps College Jackson, MS Every year, Millsaps College awards about 36 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Median Starting Salary $60,320
#42 #42 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 96 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 950–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,652
#43 #43 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 Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 950–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,874
#44 #44 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR Each year, Southern Oregon University grants around 83 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $57,967
#45 #45 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, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 920–1,130 Median Starting Salary $61,190
#46 #46 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Guilford College Greensboro, NC Each year, Guilford College awards about 17 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,000–1,200 Median Starting Salary $58,567
#47 #47 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI Annually, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay awards about 197 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $60,097
#48 #48 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 Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 760–760 Median Starting Salary $57,041
#49 #49 Best College for Sociology and Anthropology in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Each year, Oakland University awards around 459 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 900–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,028
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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 496 Sociology and Anthropology degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 74% percent are awarded to women and the other 26% 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 76 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

496

Female Students

366 (73%)

Male Students

130 (26%)

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

43%

28

1,310–1,440

$63,376

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

71%

40

1,260–1,400

$64,118

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

31%

24

1,350–1,490

$63,898

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

55%

19

1,240–1,370

$63,519

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

100%

61

890–1,250

$56,139

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

72%

17

1,220–1,410

$66,047

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

14%

12

1,450–1,520

$64,532

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

71%

19

1,210–1,340

$57,355

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

8%

11

1,480–1,560

$53,338

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

54%

14

1,230–1,380

$61,183

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

48%

11

1,240–1,410

$61,399

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

90%

12

1,220–1,340

$69,437

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

22%

11

1,450–1,550

$59,200

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

77%

11

1,150–1,440

$61,517

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

72%

41

1,040–1,210

$58,272

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

79%

5

1,130–1,350