2027 Best Sociology & Anthropology Schools in Pennsylvania

Sociology & Anthropology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their sociology & anthropology programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for sociology & anthropology students.

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• Best Sociology & Anthropology Schools in Pennsylvania

Best Schools for Sociology & Anthropology in Pennsylvania

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall sociology & anthropology education in Pennsylvania.

Top Schools in Sociology & Anthropology

1

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

24 Sociology & Anthropology Degrees Awarded

$43,321 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Lafayette College this year for sociology & anthropology. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Easton. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 24 sociology & anthropology degrees were awarded at Lafayette College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, sociology & anthropology degree recipients from Lafayette College generally make around $43,321. Typical student debt for the program is $17,549. See the full sociology & anthropology program report for Lafayette College

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Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Sociology & Anthropology Degrees Awarded

$66,971 Median Starting Salary

Swarthmore College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in sociology & anthropology, ranking #2. Located in the suburb of Swarthmore, Swarthmore College is a small private not-for-profit university. Swarthmore College graduates 92% of students within six years. About 11 sociology & anthropology degrees were awarded at Swarthmore College in the most recent year. Sociology & Anthropology graduates of Swarthmore College earn a median of $66,971 early in their careers. Swarthmore College graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. See the full sociology & anthropology program report for Swarthmore College

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.