by our College Data Analytics Team
[Sociology And Anthropology](/majors/social-sciences/sociology-and-anthropology/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their sociology and anthropology graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools on the early-career earnings of their sociology and anthropology graduates.
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Leading the list is St Olaf College, our #1 for sociology and anthropology graduate salaries in the United States. Set in the town of Northfield, St Olaf College is a private not-for-profit institution. Sociology And Anthropology graduates of St Olaf College earn a median of about $53,357 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in sociology and anthropology will find them at Lafayette College, which ranked #2. Lafayette College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Easton. Early-career sociology and anthropology graduates from Lafayette College make a median of around $43,321 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in sociology and anthropology will find them at Centre College, which ranked #3. Located in the town of Danville, Centre College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, sociology and anthropology degree recipients from Centre College typically earn about $60,664 annually.
A rank of #4 makes Cuny College Of Staten Island one of the highest-paying schools for sociology and anthropology. Set in the city of Staten Island, Cuny College Of Staten Island is a public institution. Students who complete the sociology and anthropology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,385.
Denison University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in sociology and anthropology, landing the #5 spot this year. Denison University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Granville. Students who complete the sociology and anthropology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $55,049.
Valdosta State University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for sociology and anthropology. Valdosta State University is a public school located in the city of Valdosta. After graduating, sociology and anthropology degree recipients from Valdosta State University typically earn about $43,809 annually.
University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth landed the #7 spot for sociology and anthropology salaries this year. Set in the suburb of North Dartmouth, University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a public institution. After graduating, sociology and anthropology degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth typically earn about $34,388 annually.
Southern Oregon University came in at #8 for sociology and anthropology graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Ashland, Southern Oregon University is a public institution. After graduating, sociology and anthropology degree recipients from Southern Oregon University typically earn about $27,702 annually.
Knox College landed the #9 spot for sociology and anthropology salaries this year. Knox College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Galesburg. After graduating, sociology and anthropology degree recipients from Knox College typically earn about $26,350 annually.
Lewis And Clark College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying sociology and anthropology schools. Lewis And Clark College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland. Sociology And Anthropology graduates of Lewis And Clark College earn a median of about $24,098 a year early in their careers.
University Of Puget Sound earned the #11 position for sociology and anthropology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Tacoma, University Of Puget Sound is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, sociology and anthropology degree recipients from University Of Puget Sound typically earn about $19,495 annually.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their sociology and anthropology graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 11 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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