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When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut” ranking - to help you make that decision.
Sociology is the 20th most popular major in the country with 38,394 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.
Across Connecticut, there were 382 sociology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut” ranking analyzed 27 colleges that offered a degree in sociology. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in sociology.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut”.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Albertus Magnus College. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut. Albertus Magnus College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in New Haven, Connecticut. It awarded 17 ’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Eastern Connecticut State University. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut. Located in Willimantic, Connecticut, this small public school handed out 44 diplomas to qualified ’s sociology students in 2020-2021.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Southern Connecticut State University. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut. New Haven, Connecticut is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s sociology degrees to 79 students in 2020-2021.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Connecticut College. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut. This small school is located in New London, Connecticut, and it awarded 14 ’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.
Out of the 27 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Wesleyan University landed the #5 spot on the list. Wesleyan U is a small school located in Middletown, Connecticut that handed out 29 ’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Trinity College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut ranking. Located in Hartford, Connecticut, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 14 degrees to qualified ’s sociology students in 2020-2021.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Charter Oak State College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut ranking, coming in at #7. Charter Oak State College is a small public school situated in New Britain, Connecticut. It awarded 10 ’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Central Connecticut State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut ranking. Located in New Britain, Connecticut, this medium-sized public school awarded 32 degrees to qualified ’s sociology students in 2020-2021.
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Middlesex Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut list. MxCC is a small school located in Middletown, Connecticut that handed out 3 ’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.
Tunxis Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Farmington, Connecticut, this small public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified ’s sociology students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Yale University ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut list. New Haven, Connecticut is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s sociology degrees to 30 students in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 4 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
University of Connecticut did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut ranking, coming in at #12. University of Connecticut is a large public school situated in Storrs, Connecticut. It awarded 62 ’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.
Quinnipiac University landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut ranking. Located in Hamden, Connecticut, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 20 diplomas to qualified ’s sociology students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.
Fairfield University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut ranking. Fairfield University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Fairfield, Connecticut. It awarded 9 ’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
University of Hartford did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut ranking, coming in at #15. University of Hartford is located in West Hartford, Connecticut and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 ’s sociology degrees to qualified students.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Sacred Heart University landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Fairfield, Connecticut, and it awarded 6 ’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Housatonic Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut list. Housatonic Community College is a small public school situated in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It awarded 1 ’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.
Naugatuck Valley Community College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut ranking. Naugatuck Valley Community College is a public institution located in Waterbury, Connecticut. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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Manchester Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut list. This small school is located in Manchester, Connecticut, and it awarded 0 ’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #19, Capital Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut list. Capital Community College is a public institution located in Hartford, Connecticut. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #19, Gateway Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut list. New Haven, Connecticut is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s sociology degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #19, Quinebaug Valley Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut list. Danielson, Connecticut is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s sociology degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.
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Asnuntuck Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut list. Asnuntuck Community College is a small school located in Enfield, Connecticut that handed out 0 ’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.
Norwalk Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut list. NCC is a public institution located in Norwalk, Connecticut. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Post University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut ranking. Located in Waterbury, Connecticut, this fairly large private for-profit school awarded 0 degrees to qualified ’s sociology students in 2020-2021.
Northwestern Connecticut Community College landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut ranking. Northwestern Connecticut Community College is located in Winsted, Connecticut and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s sociology degrees to qualified students.
Three Rivers Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Sociology Major in Connecticut ranking. This small school is located in Norwich, Connecticut, and it awarded 0 ’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.
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