Best Sociology Schools in Connecticut

Connecticut has 13 colleges offering Sociology programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 635 recent graduates. Graduates in Connecticut earn $35,251 on average within two years — 11% above the national average of $31,633, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

Schools in CT

$35,251

CT Avg. Earnings

$31,633

National Avg.

593

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Sociology in Connecticut

Public Schools (8)

$34,020

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (5)

$38,533

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $4,513 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Sociology Schools in Connecticut, Ranked by Earnings

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 77.0%

Connecticut College

New London, CT · Private

$42,682

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 38.3%

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT · Public

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,981

Graduates: 85

Acceptance: 53.9%

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Waterbury, CT · Public

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,981

Graduates: 85

Acceptance: 87.0%

University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, CT · Public

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,981

Graduates: 85

Acceptance: 86.5%

University of Connecticut-Stamford

Stamford, CT · Public

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,981

Graduates: 85

Acceptance: 80.2%

University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

Hartford, CT · Public

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,981

Graduates: 85

Acceptance: 86.5%

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT · Public

$28,816

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,617

Graduates: 48

Acceptance: 75.5%

Eastern Connecticut State University

Willimantic, CT · Public

$30,988

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,924

Graduates: 80

Acceptance: 80.5%

#10

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT · Private

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT · Public

$37,054

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,607

Graduates: 47

Acceptance: 81.1%

#12

University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT · Private

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,387

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 83.0%

#13

Albertus Magnus College

New Haven, CT · Private

$37,856

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $19,478

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 64.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Sociology in Connecticut?

Quinnipiac University ranks #1 for Sociology in Connecticut with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 13 schools offering Sociology programs in the state.

How much do Sociology graduates earn in Connecticut?

Sociology graduates in Connecticut earn an average of $35,251 within two years of graduation. This is 11% above the national average of $31,633 for this major.

What is the hardest Sociology school to get into in Connecticut?

Connecticut College is the most selective Sociology program in Connecticut with an acceptance rate of 38.3%. The average acceptance rate across Sociology programs in the state is 74.0%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Sociology in Connecticut?

In Connecticut, private Sociology programs produce average earnings of $38,533 vs $34,020 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 8 public and 5 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Connecticut

Industrial Engineering $82,440 Computer Science $79,473 Computer Engineering $74,262 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $70,430 Computer and Information Sciences, General $69,566 Applied Mathematics $69,338 Chemical Engineering $66,989 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $66,418

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.