by our College Data Analytics TeamSociology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their sociology programs.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for sociology students pursuing a degree.
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If you are not 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.
Berea College tops our 2026 ranking of the best sociology schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Berea. Berea College graduates 58% of students within six years. About 10 sociology degrees were awarded at Berea College in the most recent year. Sociology graduates of Berea College earn a median of $31,428 early in their careers. Berea College graduates carry a median of $5,801 in student loans. Read more about the sociology program at Berea College
A rank of #2 makes University Of Kentucky one of the top schools for sociology. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. About 71% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 27 sociology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kentucky in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sociology program make about $34,922 in their early career. University Of Kentucky graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Get the full sociology details for University Of Kentucky
University Of Louisville is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in sociology, ranking #3. Set in the city of Louisville, University Of Louisville is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. There were roughly 25 sociology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Louisville in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sociology program make about $32,818 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000. See the full sociology program report for University Of Louisville
Eastern Kentucky University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best sociology schools. This large public university is located in the town of Richmond. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. There were roughly 10 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Kentucky University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sociology program make about $43,891 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,122 to complete this degree. Read more about the sociology program at Eastern Kentucky University
Northern Kentucky University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best sociology schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Highland Heights. Northern Kentucky University graduates 54% of students within six years. About 10 sociology degrees were awarded at Northern Kentucky University in the most recent year. Students who receive their sociology degree from Northern Kentucky University earn around $52,565 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,572 to complete this degree. See the full sociology program report for Northern Kentucky University
Morehead State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best sociology schools. Located in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. Morehead State University awarded about 43 sociology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their sociology degree from Morehead State University earn around $34,511 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Get the full sociology details for Morehead State University
Western Kentucky University earned the #7 position for sociology this year. Set in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a large public institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Western Kentucky University in the most recent data year. Sociology graduates of Western Kentucky University earn a median of $32,762 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,529. Read more about the sociology program at Western Kentucky University
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 17 schools evaluated.
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