Pennsylvania · Sociology

Best Sociology institutions in Pennsylvania, ranked by earnings

Sociology is the scientific study of human society, focusing on social behavior, relationships, and cultural aspects of everyday life. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding the complexities of social interactions…

Institutions
52
offering CIP 45.11
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
573
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$34,883
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
18
College Scorecard
Median net price
$24,453
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
66%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Sociologists
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1King's College
Wilkes-Barre Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$48,529260%$22,131
2Arcadia University
Glenside Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$36,919767%$23,796
3Gettysburg College
Gettysburg Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$36,3962083%$24,453$22,747
4La Salle University
Philadelphia Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$36,319457%$21,997$27,500
5East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg Public · Bachelor's degree
$35,9321043%$27,000
6Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,8832658%$26,000
7Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,4901854%$28,000
8Rosemont College
Rosemont Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$33,537157%$18,586$28,125
9Temple University
Philadelphia Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,4273975%$26,000
10Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus
Indiana Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,3233656%$27,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Sociologists (SOC 19-3041).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.6%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$101,690
typically Master's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningWritingActive LearningReading ComprehensionCritical Thinking

What Sociologists earn in Pennsylvania

Jobs in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Sociology programs in Pennsylvania.

Which Sociology program in Pennsylvania has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), King's College tops the list at $48,529. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Sociology program?+

Sociology is the scientific study of human society, focusing on social behavior, relationships, and cultural aspects of everyday life. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding the complexities of social interactions…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, writing, active learning, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Sociologists?+

The national job outlook is about +3.6% growth with around 300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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