2026 Best Sociology & Anthropology Schools in Pennsylvania

Sociology & Anthropology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 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

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 getting a degree in sociology & anthropology. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Swarthmore. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. Swarthmore College awarded about 11 sociology & anthropology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, sociology & anthropology degree recipients from Swarthmore College generally make around $66,971. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. See the full sociology & anthropology program report for Swarthmore College

2

Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Sociology & Anthropology Degrees Awarded

$43,321 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Lafayette College one of the top schools for sociology & anthropology. Located in the suburb of Easton, Lafayette College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 sociology & anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Lafayette College in the most recent data year. Sociology & Anthropology graduates of Lafayette College earn a median of $43,321 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,549. See the full sociology & anthropology program report for Lafayette College

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 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.