2025 Best Sociology Schools in Pennsylvania
16
Colleges in Pennsylvania
877
Sociology Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
sociology, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #20 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.
College Factual looked at 16 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Sociology Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 877 degrees in sociology to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Sociology School
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
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 Pennsylvania.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
Best Schools for Sociology in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania Schools in Sociology
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
21st
Most Popular In PA
Any student who is interested in sociology needs to check out Villanova University. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #34 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Villanova is a great university overall.
There were about 16 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Villanova in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sociology from Villanova University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
17th
Most Popular In PA
Lehigh University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in sociology. Located in the small city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Lehigh is a great university overall.
There were roughly 15 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Lehigh in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sociology from Lehigh University
Bachelors
Degree Type
BA in Sociology
Program Name
Learn to analyze social factors and become an advocate for individual and community health with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
More information about a degree in BA in Sociology from Southern New Hampshire University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In PA
84
Sociology Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in sociology needs to look into University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #85 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Pitt is a great university overall.
There were approximately 84 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sociology from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Bucknell University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in sociology. Located in the town of Lewisburg, Bucknell is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #158 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Bucknell is a great university overall.
There were about 23 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Bucknell in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sociology from Bucknell University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In PA
31
Sociology Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #97 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Temple is a great university overall.
There were about 31 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sociology from Temple University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In PA
Franklin and Marshall is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Lancaster. This college ranks 18th out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were roughly 25 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Franklin and Marshall in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sociology from Franklin and Marshall College
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In PA
Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #196 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Duquesne is a great university overall.
There were roughly 21 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Duquesne in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sociology from Duquesne University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In PA
Gettysburg is a small private not-for-profit college located in the fringe town of Gettysburg. A Best Colleges rank of #314 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Gettysburg is a great college overall.
There were approximately 22 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Gettysburg in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sociology from Gettysburg College
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In PA
44
Sociology Degrees Awarded
Located in the distant town of Indiana, IUP is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 54th out of 103 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were approximately 44 sociology students who graduated with this degree at IUP in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sociology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus
Located in the suburb of Millersville, Millersville is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 53rd out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were approximately 30 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Millersville in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sociology from Millersville University of Pennsylvania
