2026 Best Sociology Schools in Vermont

Sociology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their sociology programs.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best sociology schools.

What’s on this page:

• 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

11 Sociology Degrees Awarded

$28,368 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Middlebury College the best school in the country for a degree in sociology. Middlebury College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Middlebury. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. Middlebury College awarded about 11 sociology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sociology program make about $28,368 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,948. Get the full sociology details for Middlebury College

2

University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

34 Sociology Degrees Awarded

$31,798 Median Starting Salary

University Of Vermont came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best sociology schools. Set in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public institution. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Vermont awarded about 34 sociology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sociology program make about $31,798 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,117 to complete this degree. Get the full sociology details for University Of Vermont

Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 5 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.