The latest U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools rankings place the University of Michigan Department of Sociology among the #1 schools for sociology in the country. To be ranked #1 with other programs like Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, and UC-Berkeley underscores U-M Sociology’s dedication to groundbreaking research, high-quality education, and committed faculty.

The annual rankings by U.S. News & World Report evaluates graduate school programs across diverse fields by surveying a wide range of academics at peer institutions (read more about the methodology). U-M’s sociology program has consistently demonstrated its excellence through rigorous academic standards, impactful research contributions, and a vibrant intellectual community.

Beyond sociology, many other U-M programs have also ranked highly in their respective areas. Other highlights include:

  • U-M Clinical Psychology: Ranked #2

  • U-M Psychology: Ranked #3

  • U-M Political Science: Ranked #5

  • U-M Marsal Family School of Education: Ranked #2

  • U-M School of Public Health: Ranked #2

  • U-M Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy: Ranked #3

This recognition also surpasses humanities and social sciences, as the School of Engineering, Ross School of Business, School of Nursing, and the School of Information attain competitive rankings. 

As a leader in the field, the U-M sociology program remains dedicated to fostering a learning environment where both current and future sociologists can excel.

Learn more about U-M’s top-ranked programs on the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools website.