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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Sociology

233 Colleges in the United States
1,307 Master's Degrees
If you plan on getting your master's degree in sociology, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #110 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 233 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Sociology ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,307 master's degrees in sociology during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Sociology School for Your Master's Degree

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Sociology The sociology master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. We created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Sociology ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality sociology program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for sociology.

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in sociology. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Sociology Students Working on Their Master's

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75 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AZ
#1 Best Quality In AZ

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Arizona State University - Skysong if you wish to pursue a master's degree in sociology. ASU - Skysong is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Scottsdale. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in sociology in Arizona.

There were about 75 sociology students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Skysong in the most recent data year.

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26 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
#1 Best Quality In NY

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Teachers College at Columbia University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in sociology. Teachers College is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in sociology in New York.

There were roughly 26 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Teachers College in the most recent year we have data available.

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25 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NY
#2 Best Quality In NY

Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular decision for students interested in a master's degree in sociology. Columbia is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in sociology in New York.

There were approximately 25 sociology individuals who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent data year.

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22 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
#1 Best Quality In AL

University of Alabama at Birmingham is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in sociology. UAB is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in sociology in Alabama.

There were roughly 22 sociology individuals who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent data year.

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New York University
New York, NY
20 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NY
#4 Best Quality In NY

NYU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for master's degrees in sociology in New York.

There were approximately 20 sociology students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent data year.

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The New School
New York, NY
20 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NY
#10 Best Quality In NY

Located in the city of New York, New School University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

There were approximately 20 sociology individuals who graduated with this degree at New School University in the most recent data year.

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Stanford University
Stanford, CA
18 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
#1 Best Quality In CA

Located in the large suburb of Stanford, Stanford is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in sociology in California.

There were approximately 18 sociology individuals who graduated with this degree at Stanford in the most recent data year.

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17 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
#13 Best Quality In CA

Located in the large city of San Diego, UAGC is a private for-profit university with a very large student population.

There were approximately 17 sociology individuals who graduated with this degree at UAGC in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in sociology from The University of Arizona Global Campus

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17 Annual Master's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In NY
#7 Best Quality In NY

University at Buffalo is a very large public university located in the suburb of Buffalo. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #7 in quality for master's degrees in sociology in New York.

There were about 17 sociology individuals who graduated with this degree at University at Buffalo in the most recent year we have data available.

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15 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MI
#1 Best Quality In MI

Located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in sociology in Michigan.

There were roughly 15 sociology individuals who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent year we have data available.

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14 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
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Located in the distant town of Prairie View, PVAMU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.

There were approximately 14 sociology individuals who graduated with this degree at PVAMU in the most recent year we have data available.

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14 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#2 Best Quality In NC

Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in sociology in North Carolina.

There were about 14 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available.

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14 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#3 Best Quality In FL

Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in sociology in Florida.

There were roughly 14 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent year we have data available.

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14 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
#2 Best Quality In TX

UT Austin is a very large public university located in the large city of Austin. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in sociology in Texas.

There were approximately 14 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent year we have data available.

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
13 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NJ
#1 Best Quality In NJ

Located in the small city of Princeton, Princeton is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in sociology in New Jersey.

There were roughly 13 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Princeton in the most recent year we have data available.

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Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK
13 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OK
#1 Best Quality In OK

Located in the large city of Oklahoma City, OCU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in sociology in Oklahoma.

There were roughly 13 sociology students who graduated with this degree at OCU in the most recent year we have data available.

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12 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
#20 Best Quality In CA

Located in the large city of Los Angeles, Cal State LA is a public university with a very large student population.

There were about 12 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Cal State LA in the most recent data year.

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12 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MA
#7 Best Quality In MA

Located in the city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public university with a large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for master's degrees in sociology in Massachusetts.

There were roughly 12 sociology individuals who graduated with this degree at UMass Boston in the most recent data year.

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12 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
#12 Best Quality In CA

Cal State Fullerton is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Fullerton.

There were about 12 sociology individuals who graduated with this degree at Cal State Fullerton in the most recent data year.

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12 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NM
#1 Best Quality In NM

Located in the midsize suburb of Las Cruces, NMSU Main Campus is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in sociology in New Mexico.

There were roughly 12 sociology individuals who graduated with this degree at NMSU Main Campus in the most recent data year.

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11 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NC
#3 Best Quality In NC

Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in sociology in North Carolina.

There were roughly 11 sociology students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent data year.

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11 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In TX
#11 Best Quality In TX

UTSA is a very large public university located in the large city of San Antonio.

There were roughly 11 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UTSA in the most recent year we have data available.

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11 Annual Master's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In CA
#3 Best Quality In CA

UCLA is a very large public university located in the large city of Los Angeles. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in sociology in California.

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

More information about a master’s in sociology from University of California - Los Angeles

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11 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WI
#1 Best Quality In WI

UW - Madison is a very large public university located in the city of Madison. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in sociology in Wisconsin.

There were roughly 11 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available.

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DePaul University
Chicago, IL
11 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IL
#7 Best Quality In IL

DePaul is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #7 in quality for master's degrees in sociology in Illinois.

There were approximately 11 sociology individuals who graduated with this degree at DePaul in the most recent data year.

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Sociology students that almost earned our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Sociology award.

Rank College Location
41 Ohio State University - Main Campus Columbus, OH
41 University of Missouri - Columbia Columbia, MO
41 University of Chicago Chicago, IL
41 University of California - Berkeley Berkeley, CA
41 Northwestern University Evanston, IL
41 University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO
41 University of North Carolina at Wilmington Wilmington, NC
41 East Carolina University Greenville, NC

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