2027 Best Sociology Schools in Vermont

Sociology 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.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for sociology students.

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• Best Sociology Schools in Vermont

Best Schools for Sociology in Vermont

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall sociology education in Vermont.

Top Schools in Sociology

1

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

19 Sociology Degrees Awarded

$28,368 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Middlebury College this year for sociology. Middlebury College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Middlebury. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. About 19 sociology degrees were awarded at Middlebury College in the most recent year. Students who receive their sociology degree from Middlebury College earn around $28,368 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,948 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in sociology from Middlebury College

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University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

43 Sociology Degrees Awarded

$31,798 Median Starting Salary

University Of Vermont is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in sociology, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Vermont is a large public school located in the city of Burlington. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. University Of Vermont awarded about 43 sociology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sociology program make about $31,798 in their early career. University Of Vermont graduates carry a median of $23,117 in student loans. See the full sociology program report for University Of Vermont

Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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.