2023 Best Sociology Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Sociology School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, sociology was ranked #27 in the country. In fact 38,475 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Sociology Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 58 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Sociology Schools in the Plains States Region
Check out the sociology programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Sociology Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Augustana University the best school in the Plains States Region for sociology students. Augustana Sioux Falls is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Sioux Falls.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Washington University in St Louis. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Sociology Schools in the Plains States Region list. WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Park University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Sociology Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
The excellent programs at College of Saint Benedict helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best sociology schools in the Plains States Region . CSB is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Joseph.
While working on their degree, sociology majors at CSB accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
The excellent programs at North Dakota State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best sociology schools in the Plains States Region . North Dakota State University is a large public school located in the midsize city of Fargo.
The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at North Dakota State University take out is $31,000.
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Upper Iowa University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best sociology programs. UIU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Fayette.
Gustavus Adolphus College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best sociology programs. Gustavus Adolphus is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Saint Peter.
With a ranking of #8, Grinnell College did quite well on this year’s best schools for sociology students. Located in the town of Grinnell, Grinnell is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, sociology graduates from Grinnell carry an average student debtload of $18,000.
University of Missouri - Columbia landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best sociology programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at Mizzou take out is $23,722. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $338, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
University of North Dakota landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best sociology programs. Located in the city of Grand Forks, UND is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Best Sociology Colleges by State
Explore the best sociology colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 296 |
| Minnesota | 264 |
| Kansas | 195 |
| Iowa | 237 |
| Nebraska | 116 |
| North Dakota | 48 |
| South Dakota | 86 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Sociology
One of 12 majors within the area of study, sociology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Sociology
| 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 25 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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