2024 Best Sociology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
24
Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
1,477
Sociology Degrees Awarded
Ranked #20 in popularity,
sociology is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 24 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to determine which ones were the best for sociology students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,477 degrees in sociology during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Sociology School
The sociology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Sociology rankings. We derive our Best Overall Sociology School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Sociology Degree Level
The sociology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Sociology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region.
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Best Schools for Sociology in the Rocky Mountains Region
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the sociology degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Rocky Mountains Region Schools in Sociology
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In UT
113
Sociology Degrees Awarded
Brigham Young University - Provo is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in sociology. Located in the midsize city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #100 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means BYU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 113 sociology students who graduated with this degree at BYU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sociology from Brigham Young University - Provo
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CO
202
Sociology Degrees Awarded
University of Colorado Boulder is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in sociology. Located in the medium-sized city of Boulder, CU - Boulder is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #115 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CU - Boulder is a great university overall.
There were roughly 202 sociology students who graduated with this degree at CU - Boulder in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sociology from University of Colorado Boulder
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In UT
136
Sociology Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in sociology has to check out University of Utah. Located in the medium-sized city of Salt Lake City, U of U is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #151 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means U of U is a great university overall.
There were roughly 136 sociology students who graduated with this degree at U of U in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sociology from University of Utah
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CO
164
Sociology Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat Colorado State University - Fort Collins if you wish to pursue a degree in sociology. Located in the midsize city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #156 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Colorado State is a great university overall.
There were approximately 164 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sociology from Colorado State University - Fort Collins
DU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Denver. A Best Colleges rank of #126 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means DU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 21 sociology students who graduated with this degree at DU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sociology from University of Denver
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In UT
67
Sociology Degrees Awarded
USU is a very large public university located in the small city of Logan. A Best Colleges rank of #341 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means USU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 67 sociology students who graduated with this degree at USU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sociology from Utah State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WY
40
Sociology Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Laramie, UW is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #520 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW is a great university overall.
There were about 40 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UW in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sociology from University of Wyoming
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In ID
62
Sociology Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Moscow, U of I is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #489 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means U of I is a great university overall.
There were approximately 62 sociology students who graduated with this degree at U of I in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sociology from University of Idaho
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MT
62
Sociology Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Bozeman, MSU Bozeman is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #485 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means MSU Bozeman is a great university overall.
There were roughly 62 sociology students who graduated with this degree at MSU Bozeman in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sociology from Montana State University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In CO
45
Sociology Degrees Awarded
CU Anschutz is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Denver. This university ranks 7th out of 33 colleges for overall quality in the state of Colorado.
There were approximately 45 sociology students who graduated with this degree at CU Anschutz in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sociology from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
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