by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 111 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of sociology. Combined, these schools handed out 5,642 bachelor's degrees in sociology to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The sociology bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality sociology program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for sociology students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor'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.
Duke University is a good choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in sociology. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Durham.More information about a bachelor’s in sociology from Duke University
Vanderbilt University is a good choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in sociology. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in sociology from Vanderbilt University
It's difficult to beat Emory University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in sociology. Emory is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Atlanta.More information about a bachelor’s in sociology from Emory University
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in sociology has to look into University of Virginia - Main Campus. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in sociology from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Blacksburg.More information about a bachelor’s in sociology from Virginia Tech
Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in sociology from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
UF is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Gainesville.More information about a bachelor’s in sociology from University of Florida
UGA is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Athens.More information about a bachelor’s in sociology from University of Georgia
Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in sociology from Wake Forest University
UT Knoxville is a fairly large public university located in the city of Knoxville.More information about a bachelor’s in sociology from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Florida State is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee.More information about a bachelor’s in sociology from Florida State University
U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Coral Gables.More information about a bachelor’s in sociology from University of Miami
Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in sociology from Tulane University of Louisiana
William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg.More information about a bachelor’s in sociology from William & Mary
Louisiana State University is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge.More information about a bachelor’s in sociology from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in sociology from North Carolina State University
Learn about other programs related to Sociology that might interest you.
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Florida International University | Miami, FL |
| 18 | University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL |
| 19 | University of Richmond | University of Richmond, VA |
| 20 | University of South Florida - Main Campus | Tampa, FL |
| 21 | Auburn University | Auburn, AL |
| 22 | George Mason University | Fairfax, VA |
| 23 | Furman University | Greenville, SC |
| 24 | University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR |
| 25 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC |
Explore the best sociology schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 1,019 |
| Tennessee | 460 | 387 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 989 |
| Georgia | 453 | 660 |
| Virginia | 421 | 898 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 380 |
| Kentucky | 331 | 253 |
| Alabama | 320 | 169 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 390 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 218 |
| Mississippi | 275 | 94 |
| West Virginia | 223 | 185 |
One of 3 majors within the Sociology area of study, Sociology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied/Public Sociology | 36 |
