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2026 Best Sociology Schools in Arizona

4 Colleges in the United States
457 Sociology Degrees Awarded
$39,858 Avg Early-Career Salary

Sociology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for sociology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Sociology in Arizona

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.

Top Schools in Sociology

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Arizona State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in sociology. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 99 sociology degrees were awarded at Arizona State University in the most recent year. Sociology graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $46,675 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,500. Get the full sociology details for Arizona State University

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Students looking for a strong sociology program will find one at University Of Arizona, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Tucson. University Of Arizona graduates 68% of students within six years. About 51 sociology degrees were awarded at University Of Arizona in the most recent year. Students who receive their sociology degree from University Of Arizona earn around $34,671 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,125. See the full sociology program report for University Of Arizona

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Arizona State University Skysong is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in sociology, ranking #3. Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public school located in the city of Scottsdale. Arizona State University Skysong awarded about 270 sociology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, sociology degree recipients from Arizona State University Skysong generally make around $46,675. Typical student debt for the program is $25,500. See the full sociology program report for Arizona State University Skysong

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Northern Arizona University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best sociology schools. Set in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. About 37 sociology degrees were awarded at Northern Arizona University in the most recent year. Students who receive their sociology degree from Northern Arizona University earn around $31,410 in the first couple years of their career. Northern Arizona University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in sociology from Northern Arizona University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 15 schools evaluated.

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