2023 Best Value Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Sociology Bachelor's Degree School for You
Sociology is the #27 most popular major in the country with 38,475 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 125 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for sociology students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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Our analysis found American Public University System to be the best value school for sociology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at American Military University are $7,360 a year. The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at American Military University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $30,789.
In addition to its great value ranking, American Military University is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Pembroke, UNC Pembroke is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNC Pembroke are $7,495 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, sociology graduates from UNC Pembroke carry an average student debtload of $29,687.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Nicholls State University is a great value for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Thibodaux, Nicholls State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Nicholls State University are $9,039 per year. Sociology majors at Nicholls State University take out an average of $31,347 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Florida-Online helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value sociology schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Gainesville, UF Online is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UF Online are $16,579 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, sociology majors at UF Online accumulate an average of around $20,409 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $142.
UF Online excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Arkansas State University - Main Campus is a great value for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at A-State are $12,698 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, sociology majors at A-State accumulate an average of around $32,757 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #6, Western Carolina University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. WCU is a large public school located in the distant town of Cullowhee.
WCU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,367 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, sociology graduates from WCU carry an average student debtload of $27,140.
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public school located in the city of Charlotte.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNC Charlotte are $20,622 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, sociology graduates from UNC Charlotte carry an average student debtload of $26,814. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $162.
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McNeese State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Lake Charles, McNeese is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at McNeese are $16,418 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, sociology majors at McNeese accumulate an average of around $35,690 in student debt.
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University of Memphis landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree sociology programs. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a fairly large student population.
UofM undergraduate students pay an average of $14,088 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, sociology majors at UofM accumulate an average of around $29,813 in student debt.
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Kennesaw State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. KSU Georgia is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Kennesaw.
KSU Georgia undergraduate students pay an average of $17,690 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, sociology graduates from KSU Georgia carry an average student debtload of $33,303.
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Elizabeth City State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. ECSU is a small public school located in the distant town of Elizabeth City.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ECSU are $7,326 a year. On average, sociology graduates from ECSU take out $34,039 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of North Georgia came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UNG is a fairly large public school located in the town of Dahlonega.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNG are $16,014 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UNG also is in the top 20% of our Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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Troy University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the town of Troy, TROY is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at TROY are $18,624 per year. Sociology majors at TROY take out an average of $36,172 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Christopher Newport University 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 #14 on the list. Located in the city of Newport News, CNU is a public school with a small student population.
CNU undergraduate students pay an average of $27,790 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at CNU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,785. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $464.
CNU excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Louisiana Tech University 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 #15 on the list. Louisiana Tech is a large public school located in the town of Ruston.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Louisiana Tech are $16,806 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, sociology graduates from Louisiana Tech carry an average student debtload of $30,921.
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Shepherd University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Shepherd University is a small public school located in the town of Shepherdstown.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Shepherd University are $18,224 a year. Sociology majors at Shepherd University take out an average of $24,136 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. USF Tampa is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tampa.
USF Tampa undergraduate students pay an average of $17,324 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at USF Tampa take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,441.
USF Tampa also claimed a spot on our Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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University of Central Florida ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public school with a very large student population.
UCF undergraduate students pay an average of $22,467 in tuition and fees each year. On average, sociology graduates from UCF take out $26,089 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
UCF excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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With a ranking of #18, Georgia Southwestern State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. GSW is a small public school located in the town of Americus.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GSW are $16,186 per year.
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Here are some additional great value schools for Sociology students in the Southeast Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Athens State University | Athens, AL |
| 21 | Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville, TN |
| 22 | Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA |
| 23 | Fayetteville State University | Fayetteville, NC |
| 24 | University of Florida | Gainesville, FL |
| 25 | Lane College | Jackson, TN |
Best Sociology Colleges by State
Explore the best sociology colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 766 |
| Virginia | 937 |
| North Carolina | 1,105 |
| Florida | 1,076 |
| Tennessee | 428 |
| Kentucky | 277 |
| South Carolina | 382 |
| Louisiana | 407 |
| Arkansas | 228 |
| Alabama | 223 |
| Mississippi | 114 |
| West Virginia | 191 |
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Majors Related to Sociology
Sociology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar 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.
- 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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