2024 Best Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region
112
Colleges in the Southeast Region
6,090
Sociology Degrees Awarded
Ranked #20 in popularity,
sociology is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
College Factual reviewed 112 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of sociology. Combined, these schools handed out 6,090 degrees in sociology to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Sociology School
The sociology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Sociology rankings. We derive our Best Overall Sociology School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Sociology Degree Level
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Best Schools for Sociology in the Southeast Region
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the sociology degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
16 Top Southeast Region Schools in Sociology
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In NC
65
Sociology Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Duke University if you wish to pursue a degree in sociology. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Durham. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.
There were about 65 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In TN
58
Sociology Degrees Awarded
Vanderbilt University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in sociology. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.
There were roughly 58 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In GA
70
Sociology Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in sociology needs to take a look at Emory University. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.
There were approximately 70 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sociology from Emory University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In VA
228
Sociology Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in sociology needs to check out Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.
There were approximately 228 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sociology from Virginia Tech
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In VA
83
Sociology Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.
There were roughly 83 sociology students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sociology from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In NC
116
Sociology Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.
There were approximately 116 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In FL
140
Sociology Degrees Awarded
UF is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.
There were roughly 140 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sociology from University of Florida
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In GA
89
Sociology Degrees Awarded
UGA is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.
There were approximately 89 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sociology from University of Georgia
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In NC
36
Sociology Degrees Awarded
Located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 4th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were approximately 36 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sociology from Wake Forest University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TN
105
Sociology Degrees Awarded
UT Knoxville is a very large public university located in the city of Knoxville. This university ranks 2nd out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.
There were about 105 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In FL
169
Sociology Degrees Awarded
Florida State is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee. This university ranks 3rd out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were roughly 169 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In FL
47
Sociology Degrees Awarded
U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Coral Gables. A Best Colleges rank of #91 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.
There were approximately 47 sociology students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In LA
63
Sociology Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #78 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Tulane is a great university overall.
There were roughly 63 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sociology from Tulane University of Louisiana
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In VA
43
Sociology Degrees Awarded
William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg. A Best Colleges rank of #111 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means William & Mary is a great school overall.
There were approximately 43 sociology students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In LA
146
Sociology Degrees Awarded
Louisiana State University is a fairly large public university located in the city of Baton Rouge. This university ranks 2nd out of 29 schools for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.
There were approximately 146 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sociology from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College