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2024 Best Sociology Schools in Minnesota

13 Colleges in Minnesota
264 Sociology Degrees Awarded
$34,014 Avg Early-Career Salary
Sociology is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #25 most popular major in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools in Minnesota to determine which ones were the best for sociology students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 264 degrees in sociology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Sociology School

Best Sociology Schools in Minnesota Your choice of sociology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Sociology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Sociology Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Sociology
Master's Degrees in Sociology
Doctor's Degrees in Sociology

The sociology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Sociology Schools in Minnesota. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Sociology in Minnesota

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the sociology degree levels they offer.

10 Top Minnesota Schools in Sociology

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
110 Sociology Degrees Awarded
9.1% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you wish to pursue a degree in sociology. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were roughly 110 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the sociology program report average early career income of $30,804.

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It's hard to beat University of Minnesota - Duluth if you want to pursue a degree in sociology. UMN Duluth is a medium-sized public university located in the small city of Duluth. A Best Colleges rank of #328 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMN Duluth is a great university overall.

There were about 11 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UMN Duluth in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the sociology degree program at University of Minnesota - Duluth make $2,439 above the standard graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In MN
14.3% Growth in Graduates

Macalester College is a great choice for students interested in a degree in sociology. Macalester is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Saint Paul. A Best Colleges rank of #217 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Macalester is a great college overall.

There were roughly 7 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Macalester in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In MN
60.0% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in sociology has to look into University of St Thomas Minnesota. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #143 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UST MN is a great university overall.

There were about 10 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UST MN in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$37,580 Median Starting Salary
$27,000 Median Student Debt

Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #351 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Minnesota State Mankato is a great university overall.

There were roughly 15 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State Mankato in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the sociology degree program at Minnesota State University - Mankato make $3,566 more than the typical graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MN
9.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Saint Joseph, CSB is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #339 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means CSB is a great college overall.

There were about 11 sociology students who graduated with this degree at CSB in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MN
45.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the fringe town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 29th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were approximately 11 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Gustavus Adolphus in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$38,016 Median Starting Salary
$26,650 Median Student Debt

MSU Moorhead is a small public university located in the suburb of Moorhead. This university ranks 25th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were roughly 7 sociology students who graduated with this degree at MSU Moorhead in the most recent year we have data available. Sociology degree recipients from Minnesota State University - Moorhead receive an earnings boost of approximately $4,002 over the average income of sociology graduates.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$35,009 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Morris, UMN Morris is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 46th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were approximately 4 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UMN Morris in the most recent data year. After graduating, sociology degree recipients typically earn an average of $35,009 in the first five years of their career.

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Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$30,652 Median Starting Salary
$27,000 Median Student Debt

Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Hamline is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #365 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Hamline is a great university overall.

There were roughly 12 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Hamline in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the sociology program state that they receive average early career wages of $30,652.

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Best Sociology Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Sociology Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Missouri 283 292
Kansas 266 195
Iowa 264 237
Nebraska 238 115
North Dakota 210 48
South Dakota 204 86

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One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Sociology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Sociology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Sociology 264

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 847
Political Science & Government 685
International Relations & National Security 202
Geography & Cartography 185
Anthropology 111
Other Social Sciences 82
General Social Sciences 60
Urban Studies 55
Sociology & Anthropology 41
Archeology 2

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