by our College Data Analytics Team
Sociology is taught at colleges nationwide, but only at some does it account for a large share of the degrees the school grants. The schools below are the most focused on sociology in the United States, measured by the share of their degrees in the field.
To build this ranking, College Factual compared the degree focus of the 774 schools in the United States offering sociology.
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Below are the schools where sociology makes up the largest share of degrees in the United States.
No school devotes a larger share of its degrees to sociology than Paine College. Located in the city of Augusta, Paine College is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 19% of all degrees awarded are in sociology, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. See more about sociology at Paine College
Feather River Community College District ranks #2 for sociology by degree focus. Located in the rural area of Quincy, Feather River Community College District is a public university. At this school, roughly 12% of all degrees awarded are in sociology, or about 34 graduates in the most recent year. See more about sociology at Feather River Community College District
Morris College is one of the most focused sociology schools, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Sumter, Morris College is a private not-for-profit university. Sociology accounts for around 12% of the degrees granted here, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. See more about sociology at Morris College
Bloomfield College ranks #4 for sociology by degree focus. Bloomfield College is a public school located in the suburb of Bloomfield. About 11% of the degrees Bloomfield College awards are in sociology, or about 31 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full sociology details for Bloomfield College
Lane College is one of the most focused sociology schools, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Jackson, Lane College is a private not-for-profit university. About 11% of the degrees Lane College awards are in sociology, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full sociology details for Lane College
Wiley College placed #6 for sociology by degree focus. Wiley College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Marshall. At this school, roughly 10% of all degrees awarded are in sociology, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full sociology details for Wiley College
Cheyney University Of Pennsylvania ranked #7 on our list of the most focused sociology schools. Set in the rural area of Cheyney, Cheyney University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Sociology accounts for around 9% of the degrees granted here, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full sociology details for Cheyney University Of Pennsylvania
University Of California Santa Barbara ranked #8 on our list of the most focused sociology schools. Set in the suburb of Santa Barbara, University Of California Santa Barbara is a public institution. About 8% of the degrees University Of California Santa Barbara awards are in sociology, or about 616 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full sociology details for University Of California Santa Barbara
Lake Tahoe Community College landed the #9 spot among the most focused sociology schools. Located in the rural area of South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Community College is a public university. About 7% of the degrees Lake Tahoe Community College awards are in sociology, or about 34 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full sociology details for Lake Tahoe Community College
California State University San Marcos placed #10 for sociology by degree focus. Set in the suburb of San Marcos, California State University San Marcos is a public institution. At this school, roughly 7% of all degrees awarded are in sociology, or about 245 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full sociology report for California State University San Marcos
Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts comes in at #11 for sociology focus this year. Set in the town of North Adams, Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts is a public institution. About 6% of the degrees Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts awards are in sociology, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full sociology report for Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts
Pitzer College placed #12 for sociology by degree focus. Pitzer College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Claremont. At this school, roughly 6% of all degrees awarded are in sociology, or about 17 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full sociology details for Pitzer College
California State University Channel Islands landed the #13 spot among the most focused sociology schools. Set in the rural area of Camarillo, California State University Channel Islands is a public institution. Sociology accounts for around 6% of the degrees granted here, or about 107 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full sociology details for California State University Channel Islands
Covenant College comes in at #14 for sociology focus this year. Set in the suburb of Lookout Mountain, Covenant College is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 6% of all degrees awarded are in sociology, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full sociology details for Covenant College
Wittenberg University landed the #15 spot among the most focused sociology schools. Set in the city of Springfield, Wittenberg University is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 6% of all degrees awarded are in sociology, or about 17 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full sociology details for Wittenberg University
Hartwick College placed #16 for sociology by degree focus. Located in the town of Oneonta, Hartwick College is a private not-for-profit university. Sociology accounts for around 6% of the degrees granted here, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full sociology report for Hartwick College
Norfolk State University comes in at #17 for sociology focus this year. Located in the city of Norfolk, Norfolk State University is a public university. About 5% of the degrees Norfolk State University awards are in sociology, or about 51 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full sociology report for Norfolk State University
California State University San Bernardino comes in at #18 for sociology focus this year. California State University San Bernardino is a public school located in the city of San Bernardino. Sociology accounts for around 5% of the degrees granted here, or about 280 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full sociology details for California State University San Bernardino
California State University Bakersfield comes in at #19 for sociology focus this year. Located in the city of Bakersfield, California State University Bakersfield is a public university. About 5% of the degrees California State University Bakersfield awards are in sociology, or about 135 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full sociology report for California State University Bakersfield
Bryn Mawr College comes in at #20 for sociology focus this year. Bryn Mawr College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr. Sociology accounts for around 5% of the degrees granted here, or about 25 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full sociology details for Bryn Mawr College
California State University Los Angeles comes in at #21 for sociology focus this year. California State University Los Angeles is a public school located in the city of Los Angeles. Sociology accounts for around 5% of the degrees granted here, or about 339 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full sociology details for California State University Los Angeles
University Of North Carolina At Pembroke placed #22 for sociology by degree focus. Set in the town of Pembroke, University Of North Carolina At Pembroke is a public institution. Sociology accounts for around 5% of the degrees granted here, or about 98 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full sociology report for University Of North Carolina At Pembroke
Saint Augustines College ranked #23 on our list of the most focused sociology schools. Located in the city of Raleigh, Saint Augustines College is a private not-for-profit university. About 5% of the degrees Saint Augustines College awards are in sociology, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full sociology details for Saint Augustines College
California State University Dominguez Hills ranked #24 on our list of the most focused sociology schools. Set in the city of Carson, California State University Dominguez Hills is a public institution. About 5% of the degrees California State University Dominguez Hills awards are in sociology, or about 191 graduates in the most recent year. See more about sociology at California State University Dominguez Hills
Beloit College ranked #25 on our list of the most focused sociology schools. Set in the city of Beloit, Beloit College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 5% of the degrees Beloit College awards are in sociology, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full sociology report for Beloit College
These schools are also among the most focused for sociology this year:
Here are more schools with a notable focus on sociology:
| Rank | School | Location | Sociology Degree Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | Monmouth College | Monmouth, IL | 4% |
| #52 | Whitman College | Walla Walla, WA | 4% |
| #53 | State University Of New York At New Paltz | New Paltz, NY | 4% |
| #54 | Randolph Macon College | Ashland, VA | 4% |
| #55 | California State University East Bay | Hayward, CA | 4% |
| #56 | College Of The Ozarks | Point Lookout, MO | 4% |
| #57 | St Lawrence University | Canton, NY | 4% |
| #58 | University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma | Chickasha, OK | 4% |
| #59 | Berea College | Berea, KY | 4% |
| #60 | Mt San Antonio College | Walnut, CA | 4% |
| #61 | Coker College | Hartsville, SC | 3% |
| #62 | Bowie State University | Bowie, MD | 3% |
| #63 | Central College | Pella, IA | 3% |
| #64 | Saint Norbert College | De Pere, WI | 3% |
| #65 | Morehead State University | Morehead, KY | 3% |
| #66 | California State University Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | 3% |
| #67 | Fort Lewis College | Durango, CO | 3% |
| #68 | Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA | 3% |
| #69 | Concord University | Athens, WV | 3% |
| #70 | Crafton Hills College | Yucaipa, CA | 3% |
| #71 | Citrus College | Glendora, CA | 3% |
| #72 | Cuny Hunter College | New York, NY | 3% |
| #73 | Franklin College | Franklin, IN | 3% |
| #74 | Bridgewater College | Bridgewater, VA | 3% |
| #75 | Porterville College | Porterville, CA | 3% |
| #76 | Suny College At Old Westbury | Old Westbury, NY | 3% |
| #77 | Los Angeles Southwest College | Los Angeles, CA | 3% |
| #78 | Bowdoin College | Brunswick, ME | 3% |
| #79 | Merced College | Merced, CA | 3% |
| #80 | Cuny Queens College | Queens, NY | 3% |
| #81 | Mcpherson College | McPherson, KS | 3% |
| #82 | Talladega College | Talladega, AL | 3% |
| #83 | Colby College | Waterville, ME | 3% |
| #84 | California State Polytechnic University Pomona | Pomona, CA | 3% |
| #85 | College Of Alameda | Alameda, CA | 3% |
| #86 | Westmont College | Santa Barbara, CA | 3% |
| #87 | California State University Fullerton | Fullerton, CA | 3% |
| #88 | Hamilton College | Clinton, NY | 3% |
| #89 | California State University Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | 3% |
| #90 | John Carroll University | University Heights, OH | 3% |
| #91 | Dominican University | River Forest, IL | 3% |
| #92 | University Of Florida Online | Gainesville, FL | 3% |
| #93 | Virginia State University | Petersburg, VA | 3% |
| #94 | Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY | 3% |
| #95 | Long Beach City College | Long Beach, CA | 3% |
| #96 | Albright College | Reading, PA | 3% |
| #97 | Los Angeles Valley College | Valley Glen, CA | 3% |
| #98 | Barnard College | New York, NY | 3% |
| #99 | Whitworth University | Spokane, WA | 3% |
| #100 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | Geneva, NY | 3% |
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This list is compiled by College Factual. The ranking reflects how concentrated each school’s degrees are in the major (completions in the field as a share of all completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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