Ranking
Best Sociology and Anthropology Colleges in Pennsylvania 2026
Swarthmore College leads this ROI ranking with a B value grade and a 8.67 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 5 colleges here by earnings against net price.
5 Pennsylvania colleges offering Sociology and Anthropology, ranked by EduGradify value grade.
- Schools ranked
- 5
- Cheapest net price
- $19,140
- Top earnings 10y
- $91,410
- Public / Private
- 0 / 5
Swarthmore College
B- ROI score
- 8.67
- Net price
- $23,149
- Earnings 10y
- $80,257
- Acceptance
- 7.5%
Lycoming College
C- ROI score
- 7.34
- Net price
- $19,140
- Earnings 10y
- $56,210
- Acceptance
- 74.1%
Robert Morris University
C- ROI score
- 6.75
- Net price
- $23,003
- Earnings 10y
- $62,105
- Acceptance
- 89.9%
Lafayette College
C- ROI score
- 6.64
- Net price
- $34,433
- Earnings 10y
- $91,410
- Acceptance
- 31.5%
Ursinus College
C- ROI score
- 6.04
- Net price
- $30,536
- Earnings 10y
- $73,721
- Acceptance
- 91.8%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Pennsylvania schools with positive Sociology and Anthropology program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 7.09 (0 public, 5 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, PA tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is B.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Pennsylvania colleges are in this list?
5 Pennsylvania colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.