2026 Best Sociology & Anthropology Schools in Illinois

Sociology & Anthropology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their sociology & anthropology programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools to find the best for sociology & anthropology students.

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• Best Sociology & Anthropology Schools in Illinois

Best Schools for Sociology & Anthropology in Illinois

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the sociology & anthropology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Sociology & Anthropology

1

Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

20 Sociology & Anthropology Degrees Awarded

$41,168 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Lake Forest College, our #1 school for sociology & anthropology. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Lake Forest. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. About 20 sociology & anthropology degrees were awarded at Lake Forest College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, sociology & anthropology degree recipients from Lake Forest College generally make around $41,168. Students borrow a median of $26,661 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in sociology & anthropology from Lake Forest College

2

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Sociology & Anthropology Degrees Awarded

$26,350 Median Starting Salary

Knox College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in sociology & anthropology, ranking #2. Located in the town of Galesburg, Knox College is a small private not-for-profit university. Knox College graduates 68% of students within six years. Knox College awarded about 12 sociology & anthropology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their sociology & anthropology degree from Knox College earn around $26,350 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the sociology & anthropology program at Knox 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 · 9 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.