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Best Sociology Schools in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 30 colleges offering Sociology programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 718 recent graduates. Graduates earn $31,564 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $31,638.

School choice matters significantly: Dickinson College graduates earn $44,356 while Messiah University graduates earn $21,052 — a $23,304 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

30
Schools in PA
$31,564
PA Avg. Earnings
$31,638
National Avg.
545
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Sociology in Pennsylvania

Public Schools (11)
$30,173
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (18)
$32,327
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $2,154 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Sociology Schools in Pennsylvania, Ranked by Earnings

#1
D

Dickinson College

Carlisle, PA · Private

$44,356
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $31,788
Graduates: 16
Acceptance: 43.1%
#2
E

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg, PA · Public

$38,721
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $30,063
Graduates: 39
Acceptance: 92.9%
#3
S

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA · Private

$38,289
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $23,521
Graduates: 19
Acceptance: 86.4%
#4
S

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove, PA · Private

$38,289
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 78.7%
#5
A

Albright College

Reading, PA · Private

$37,928
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $31,579
Graduates: 30
Acceptance: 86.2%
#6
U

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA · Private

$36,141
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $43,668
Graduates: 16
Acceptance: 5.9%
#7
A

Arcadia University

Glenside, PA · Private

$35,810
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 79.2%
#8
B

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA · Private

$35,420
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $32,737
Graduates: 19
Acceptance: 32.0%
#9
M

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, PA · Public

$35,416
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $32,569
Graduates: 72
Acceptance: 89.4%
#10
D

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private

$33,993
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $33,879
Graduates: 25
Acceptance: 78.8%
#11
T

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA · Public

$33,993
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $32,903
Graduates: 38
Acceptance: 82.9%
#12
F

Franklin and Marshall College

Lancaster, PA · Private

$33,459
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $33,487
Graduates: 25
Acceptance: 31.8%
#13
C

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Cheyney, PA ·

$33,138
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $28,764
Graduates: 37
Acceptance: N/A
#14
W

Westminster College

New Wilmington, PA · Private

$32,925
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 85.5%
#15
K

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, PA · Public

$32,391
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 94.8%
#16
K

King's College

Wilkes-Barre, PA · Private

$32,174
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $30,471
Graduates: 16
Acceptance: 93.2%
#17
W

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA · Private

$31,038
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $30,809
Graduates: 46
Acceptance: 91.5%
#18
T

Thiel College

Greenville, PA · Private

$30,409
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $27,615
Graduates: 19
Acceptance: 70.6%
#19
W

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA · Public

$29,250
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 79.2%
#20
S

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, PA · Public

$29,064
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $29,980
Graduates: 52
Acceptance: 85.5%
#21
W

Widener University

Chester, PA · Private

$28,019
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $34,755
Graduates: 16
Acceptance: 84.0%
#22
I

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana, PA · Public

$27,467
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $28,406
Graduates: 61
Acceptance: 91.2%
#23
L

Lincoln University

Lincoln University, PA · Public

$26,933
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 78.4%
#24
M

Moravian University

Bethlehem, PA · Private

$26,353
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $26,461
Graduates: 34
Acceptance: 54.0%
#25
U

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford

Bradford, PA · Public

$26,224
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $27,824
Graduates: 46
Acceptance: 90.8%
#26
U

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Johnstown, PA · Public

$26,224
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $27,824
Graduates: 46
Acceptance: 95.9%
#27
U

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA · Public

$26,224
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $27,824
Graduates: 46
Acceptance: 49.7%
#28
S

Saint Vincent College

Latrobe, PA · Private

$23,649
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 59.1%
#29
C

Cabrini University

Radnor, PA · Private

$22,578
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 69.2%
#30
M

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, PA · Private

$21,052
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 78.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Sociology in Pennsylvania?
Dickinson College ranks #1 for Sociology in Pennsylvania with median graduate earnings of $44,356 within two years of graduation. There are 30 schools offering Sociology programs in the state.
How much do Sociology graduates earn in Pennsylvania?
Sociology graduates in Pennsylvania earn an average of $31,564 within two years of graduation. This is near the national average of $31,638 for this major.
What is the hardest Sociology school to get into in Pennsylvania?
University of Pennsylvania is the most selective Sociology program in Pennsylvania with an acceptance rate of 5.9%. The average acceptance rate across Sociology programs in the state is 73.7%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Sociology in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, private Sociology programs produce average earnings of $32,327 vs $30,173 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 11 public and 18 private options in the state.

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Data updated June 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.