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2023 Best Sociology & Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

7 Colleges
$25,272 Avg Salary
$24,430 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Sociology & Anthropology Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, sociology and anthropology was ranked #275 in the country. In fact 541 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Sociology & Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Sociology & Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for sociology and anthropology majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top Great Lakes Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Sociology & Anthropology

#1

Denison University

Granville, OH

Our analysis found Denison University to be the best school for sociology and anthropology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Great Lakes Region . Denison is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Granville.

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#2

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest, IL

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Lake Forest College is a great place for sociology and anthropology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Lake Forest, Lake Forest is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Sociology & Anthropology at Lake Forest College Report

#3

Knox College

Galesburg, IL

Out of the 7 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Knox College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Galesburg, Knox is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Read full report on Sociology & Anthropology at Knox College

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Illinois at Springfield. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Sociology & Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UIS is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.

Full Sociology & Anthropology at University of Illinois at Springfield Report

#5

Albion College

Albion, MI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Albion College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Sociology & Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the fringe town of Albion, Albion is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Sociology & Anthropology at Albion College Report

#6

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Sociology & Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public school with a large student population.

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#7

Taylor University

Upland, IN

Taylor University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Sociology & Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Taylor U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Upland.

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Best Sociology & Anthropology Colleges by State

Explore the best sociology and anthropology schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 9
Ohio 25
Illinois 44
Indiana 9

One of 12 majors within the area of study, sociology and anthropology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 49,282
Economics 49,055
Sociology 38,475
General Social Sciences 18,997
International Relations & National Security 14,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Internet Archive Book Images.

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