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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

Best Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region 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.

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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 the Southeast Region. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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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

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Duke University
Durham, NC
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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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
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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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
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.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
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.

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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.

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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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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
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.

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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.

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
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.

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10
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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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
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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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
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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13
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.

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
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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15
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.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In NC
69 Sociology Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 69 sociology students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent data year.

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Sociology students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
17 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL
18 Florida International University Miami, FL
19 George Mason University Fairfax, VA
20 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
21 University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA
22 Auburn University Auburn, AL
23 University of South Florida - Main Campus Tampa, FL
24 Furman University Greenville, SC
25 University of South Carolina - Columbia Columbia, SC

Best Sociology Colleges by State

Explore the best sociology colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 1,076
North Carolina 710 1,056
Georgia 690 759
Virginia 630 937
Tennessee 624 424
South Carolina 530 382
Kentucky 518 276
Mississippi 501 114
Alabama 500 222
Louisiana 489 407
Arkansas 466 228
West Virginia 410 191

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One of 3 majors within the Sociology area of study, Sociology has other similar majors worth exploring.

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