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Most Popular Sociology & Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

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

14 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 Most Popular 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 14 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Sociology & Anthropology program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Sociology & Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

#1

Denison University

Granville, OH

Our 2023 rankings named Denison University the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for sociology and anthropology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Denison is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Granville.

About 76% of the students majoring in sociology and anthropology at the school are women while 24% are male.

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#2

Knox College

Galesburg, IL

Out of the 14 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Knox College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the town of Galesburg, Knox is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 87% of the students majoring in sociology and anthropology at the school are women while 13% are male.

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#3

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest, IL

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Lake Forest College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular sociology and anthropology schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the suburb of Lake Forest, Lake Forest is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 57% of the sociology and anthropology majors at the school.

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#4

Earlham College

Richmond, IN

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Earlham College is a great place for sociology and anthropology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Earlham is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Richmond.

Women make up 57% of the sociology and anthropology majors at the school.

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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 Most Popular Sociology & Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UIS is a small public school located in the city of Springfield.

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#6

Governors State University

University Park, IL

Governors State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Sociology & Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the rural area of University Park, GSU is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 4 students majoring in sociology and anthropology at GSU, 25% are male and 75% are female.

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#7

Rockford University

Rockford, IL

Rockford University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree sociology and anthropology programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Rockford, Rockford is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 3 students majoring in sociology and anthropology at Rockford, 67% are male and 33% are female.

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#7

Albion College

Albion, MI

Albion College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Sociology & Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the town of Albion, Albion is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#7

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for sociology and anthropology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public college with a large student population.

About 67% of the students majoring in sociology and anthropology at the school are women while 33% are male.

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#7

Olivet College

Olivet, MI

Olivet College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Sociology & Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Olivet is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Olivet.

About 67% of the students majoring in sociology and anthropology at the school are women while 33% are male.

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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 14 schools only.

  • 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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