2026 Best Sociology & Anthropology Schools in Pennsylvania

Sociology & Anthropology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

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 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

Our analysis ranked Swarthmore College the best school in the country for a degree in sociology & anthropology. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Swarthmore. About 92% of students finish within six years. About 11 sociology & anthropology degrees were awarded at Swarthmore College in the most recent year. Students who receive their sociology & anthropology degree from Swarthmore College earn around $66,971 in the first couple years of their career. Swarthmore College graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. 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. Set in the suburb of Easton, Lafayette College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. About 10 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. Typical student debt for the program is $17,549. Read more about the sociology & anthropology program at Lafayette College

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 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.