2024 Best Sociology & Anthropology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
5
Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
148
Sociology & Anthropology Degrees Awarded
$29,091
Avg Early-Career Salary
degree programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major ranks #271 out of the 395 majors we look at each year. As such, your educational options may be more limited than if you were in a more popular field.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for sociology & anthropology students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 148 degrees in sociology & anthropology to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Sociology & Anthropology School
The sociology & anthropology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Sociology & Anthropology rankings. For our Best Overall Sociology & Anthropology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
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 & Anthropology Degree Level
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Sociology & Anthropology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list to help you make the college decision.
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Featured Sociology & Anthropology Programs
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Best Schools for Sociology & Anthropology in the Middle Atlantic Region
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 & anthropology degree levels they offer.
Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Sociology & Anthropology
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In PA
$17,100
Median Student Debt
Every student who is interested in sociology & anthropology needs to look into Lafayette College. Located in the suburb of Easton, Lafayette is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #96 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Lafayette is a great college overall.
There were approximately 26 sociology & anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Lafayette in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sociology & anthropology from Lafayette CollegeBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In PA
It's difficult to beat Swarthmore College if you want to pursue a degree in sociology & anthropology. Located in the large suburb of Swarthmore, Swarthmore is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #46 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Swarthmore is a great college overall.
There were about 10 sociology & anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Swarthmore in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sociology & anthropology from Swarthmore CollegeCollege of Staten Island CUNY is a good option for students interested in a degree in sociology & anthropology. Located in the city of Staten Island, CSI is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 71st out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were approximately 77 sociology & anthropology students who graduated with this degree at CSI in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the sociology & anthropology program report average early career earnings of $29,091.
More information about a degree in sociology & anthropology from College of Staten Island CUNYBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In PA
Ursinus College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in sociology & anthropology. Ursinus is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Collegeville. This college ranks 25th out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were about 6 sociology & anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Ursinus in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sociology & anthropology from Ursinus CollegeBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NY
Pace University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York. This university ranks 47th out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were roughly 16 sociology & anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Pace University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sociology & anthropology from Pace University - New York
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