2026 Best Sociology & Anthropology Schools in Minnesota

Sociology & Anthropology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for sociology & anthropology students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Sociology & Anthropology Schools in Minnesota

Best Schools for Sociology & Anthropology in Minnesota

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

Top Schools in Sociology & Anthropology

1

Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Sociology & Anthropology Degrees Awarded

$45,096 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Carleton College, our #1 school for sociology & anthropology. Set in the town of Northfield, Carleton College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Carleton College graduates 90% of students within six years. About 14 sociology & anthropology degrees were awarded at Carleton College in the most recent year. Students who receive their sociology & anthropology degree from Carleton College earn around $45,096 in the first couple years of their career. Carleton College graduates carry a median of $17,566 in student loans. See the full sociology & anthropology program report for Carleton College

2

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

18 Sociology & Anthropology Degrees Awarded

$40,848 Median Starting Salary

St Olaf College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in sociology & anthropology, ranking #2. Set in the town of Northfield, St Olaf College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 18 sociology & anthropology students who graduated with this degree at St Olaf College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, sociology & anthropology degree recipients from St Olaf College generally make around $40,848. Students borrow a median of $24,644 to complete this degree. Read more about the sociology & anthropology program at St Olaf 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.