2023 Best Sociology & Anthropology Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Sociology & Anthropology 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Sociology & Anthropology Schools in the Great Lakes Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 7 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Sociology & Anthropology Schools in the Great Lakes Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Sociology & Anthropology Colleges.
Top Great Lakes Region Schools in Sociology & Anthropology
Our 2023 rankings named Denison University the best school in the Great Lakes Region for sociology and anthropology students. Denison is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Granville.
After completing their degree, sociology and anthropology graduates from Denison carry an average student debtload of $25,752.
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Out of the 7 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Lake Forest College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Lake Forest, Lake Forest is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Knox College is a great place for sociology and anthropology students. Located in the distant town of Galesburg, Knox is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, sociology and anthropology graduates from Knox carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Illinois at Springfield. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Sociology & Anthropology Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UIS is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.
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The excellent programs at Albion College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best sociology and anthropology schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the town of Albion, Albion is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Oakland University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for sociology and anthropology students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #7, Taylor University did quite well on this year’s best schools for sociology and anthropology students. Taylor U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Upland.
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Explore the best sociology and anthropology colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Michigan | 9 |
Ohio | 25 |
Illinois | 44 |
Indiana | 9 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Sociology & Anthropology
One of 12 majors within the area of study, sociology and anthropology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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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).
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