2027 Best Sociology & Anthropology Schools in the The Plains States Region

Sociology & Anthropology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best sociology & anthropology schools.

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• Best Sociology & Anthropology Schools in the The Plains States Region

Best Schools for Sociology & Anthropology in the The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall sociology & anthropology education in the The Plains States Region.

Top Schools in Sociology & Anthropology

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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

28 Sociology & Anthropology Degrees Awarded

$40,848 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than St Olaf College this year for sociology & anthropology. St Olaf College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Northfield. St Olaf College graduates 84% of students within six years. St Olaf College awarded about 28 sociology & anthropology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sociology & anthropology program make about $40,848 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,644 to complete this degree. Read more about the sociology & anthropology program at St Olaf College

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Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Sociology & Anthropology Degrees Awarded

$45,096 Median Starting Salary

Carleton College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in sociology & anthropology, ranking #2. Located in the town of Northfield, Carleton College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. Carleton College awarded about 11 sociology & anthropology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sociology & anthropology program make about $45,096 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,566 to complete this degree. Read more about the sociology & anthropology program at Carleton College

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 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.