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

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

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Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

24 Sociology & Anthropology Degrees Awarded

$43,321 Median Starting Salary

Lafayette College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in sociology & anthropology. Located in the suburb of Easton, Lafayette College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 24 sociology & anthropology degrees were awarded at Lafayette College in the most recent year. Graduates of the sociology & anthropology program make about $43,321 in their early career. Lafayette College graduates carry a median of $17,549 in student loans. More information about a degree in sociology & anthropology from 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 a great choice for students pursuing a degree in sociology & anthropology, landing the #2 spot this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Swarthmore. Swarthmore College graduates 92% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 sociology & anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Swarthmore College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sociology & anthropology program make about $66,971 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. Read more about the sociology & anthropology program at Swarthmore College

Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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.