by our College Data Analytics TeamSociology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools to find the best for sociology students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall sociology education in Utah.
Leading the list is University Of Utah, our #1 school for sociology. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 115 sociology degrees were awarded at University Of Utah in the most recent year. Graduates of the sociology program make about $36,308 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,071 to complete this degree. Read more about the sociology program at University Of Utah
Brigham Young University Provo came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best sociology schools. Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. Brigham Young University Provo awarded about 74 sociology degrees in the most recent data year. Sociology graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $35,404 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in sociology from Brigham Young University Provo
Utah Valley University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in sociology, ranking #3. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. Utah Valley University graduates 40% of students within six years. Utah Valley University awarded about 37 sociology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sociology program make about $51,242 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,478. More information about a degree in sociology from Utah Valley University
Utah State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best sociology schools. Located in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public university. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 63 sociology degrees were awarded at Utah State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the sociology program make about $32,730 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,450 to complete this degree. See the full sociology program report for Utah State University
Salt Lake Community College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best sociology schools. Salt Lake Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. There were roughly 27 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Salt Lake Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sociology program make about $42,031 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500. More information about a degree in sociology from Salt Lake Community College
Dixie State College Of Utah landed the #6 spot for sociology this year. Set in the city of Saint George, Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 28%. About 10 sociology degrees were awarded at Dixie State College Of Utah in the most recent year. Graduates of the sociology program make about $42,266 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,666 to complete this degree. Read more about the sociology program at Dixie State College Of Utah
Weber State University placed #7 among the best sociology schools. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. About 11 sociology degrees were awarded at Weber State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the sociology program make about $53,920 in their early career. Weber State University graduates carry a median of $19,176 in student loans. Read more about the sociology program at Weber State University
This list is compiled 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
More about our data sources and methodologies.