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2023 Best Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Indiana

11 Colleges
$31,081 Avg Salary
$24,712 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Sociology Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 471 degrees and certificates were awarded to sociology students who went to a Indiana college or university. This makes it the #53 most popular major in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Indiana to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana

Check out the sociology bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

DePauw University

Greencastle, IN

Our analysis found DePauw University to be the best school for sociology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Indiana. Located in the town of Greencastle, DePauw is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Sociology at DePauw University Report

#2

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Notre Dame is a great place for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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#3

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

Out of the 11 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University - Main Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at Purdue take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,981. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $257.

Full Sociology at Purdue University - Main Campus Report

#4

Hanover College

Hanover, IN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hanover College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Located in the town of Hanover, Hanover is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Sociology at Hanover College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern Indiana. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Located in the midsize suburb of Evansville, USI is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, sociology graduates from USI carry an average student debtload of $22,324.

Full Sociology at University of Southern Indiana Report

Purdue University Northwest came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. Located in the large suburb of Hammond, Purdue Northwest is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Sociology majors at Purdue Northwest take out an average of $28,937 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Indiana University - Bloomington ranked #7 on this year’s Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. IU Bloomington is a very large public school located in the small city of Bloomington.

Full Sociology at Indiana University - Bloomington Report

#8

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN

Valparaiso University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree sociology programs. Valpo is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Valparaiso.

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Indiana University - Southeast did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for sociology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Indiana University - Southeast is a small public school located in the suburb of New Albany.

On average, sociology graduates from Indiana University - Southeast take out $25,783 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis ranked #10 on this year’s Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Sociology at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis Report

Best Sociology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Sociology Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 551
Ohio 702
Illinois 841
Wisconsin 504

One of 12 majors within the area of study, sociology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 49,282
Economics 49,055
General Social Sciences 18,997
International Relations & National Security 14,306
Anthropology 11,415

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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