2026 Best Value Sociology Certificate Degree Schools

#1

University Of Wisconsin Whitewater

Whitewater, WI

University Of Wisconsin Whitewater tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Sociology certificate degree schools in the United States. This public school is set in Whitewater, WI. Students from in state pay about $8,616 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,716. Typical Sociology student debt is $26,125. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater alumni report median earnings of $55,356 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,125 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Whitewater

#2

Black Hills State University

Spearfish, SD

Black Hills State University came in at #2 on this year's best-value Sociology ranking in the United States. Located in Spearfish, SD, Black Hills State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,916 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,018. Graduates carry a median of $37,329 in student loans. Median earnings reach $46,674 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Black Hills State University report

#3

University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI

University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh came in at #3 on this year's best-value Sociology ranking in the United States. Set in Oshkosh, WI, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,532, with out-of-state students paying around $16,446. Students borrow a median of $24,619 to complete their Sociology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,548. That is a strong return on a $24,619 median debt. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh

#4

University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire earned it the #4 place in the United States. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a public school based in Eau Claire, WI. Students from in state pay about $9,642 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,228 for out-of-state students. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire Sociology students take on a median of $21,500 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $58,561. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

#5

University Of Wisconsin Parkside

Kenosha, WI

You'll get strong value at University Of Wisconsin Parkside, which ranked #5 this year. Located in Kenosha, WI, University Of Wisconsin Parkside is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,270, with out-of-state students paying around $17,429. Students borrow a median of $26,250 to complete their Sociology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $51,129. That is a strong return on a $26,250 median debt. About 75% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Parkside report

#6

Wright State University Main Campus

Dayton, OH

Wright State University Main Campus landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Dayton, OH, Wright State University Main Campus is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,991, compared with $20,691 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,836 to complete their Sociology program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,500 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Wright State University Main Campus profile

#7

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Based in Milwaukee, WI, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,398, while out-of-state students pay about $22,398. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Sociology students take on a median of $26,000 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $54,990. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

#8

Furman University

Furman University landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Furman University

#9

Rhode Island College

Rhode Island College landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Rhode Island College

#10

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Sociology schools. More on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

#11

Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Get the full Vanderbilt University report

#12

Whitman College

Whitman College placed #12 among the best-value Sociology schools in the United States. See the full Whitman College profile

#13

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville University placed #13 among the best-value Sociology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Campbellsville University

#14

Folsom Lake College

Folsom Lake College placed #14 among the best-value Sociology schools in the United States. More on Folsom Lake College

#15

Piedmont College

Piedmont College came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. See the full Piedmont College profile

#16

Tulsa Community College

Tulsa Community College came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Tulsa Community College

#17

West Texas A And M University

West Texas A And M University came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. Get the full West Texas A And M University report

#18

Colgate University

Colgate University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Sociology schools. Read the full report on Colgate University

#19

College Of Marin

College Of Marin placed #19 among the best-value Sociology schools in the United States. Get the full College Of Marin report

#20

Flagler College St Augustine

Flagler College St Augustine ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Sociology schools. Get the full Flagler College St Augustine report

#21

North Carolina Wesleyan College

North Carolina Wesleyan College came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. More on North Carolina Wesleyan College

#22

Palo Verde College

Palo Verde College came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. More on Palo Verde College

#23

University Of Florida

University Of Florida offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Get the full University Of Florida report

#24

Willamette University

Willamette University placed #24 among the best-value Sociology schools in the United States. More on Willamette University

#25

Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham

Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. Read the full report on Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham

#26

Lourdes College

Lourdes College came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. More on Lourdes College

#27

Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary

Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary

#28

Salisbury University

Salisbury University placed #28 among the best-value Sociology schools in the United States. Read more about Salisbury University

#29

San Diego Miramar College

San Diego Miramar College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Sociology schools. Get the full San Diego Miramar College report

#30

Scripps College

Scripps College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Sociology schools. Read the full report on Scripps College

#31

Seattle University

Seattle University landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Seattle University

#32

Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania placed #32 among the best-value Sociology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania

#33

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Southeastern Oklahoma State University landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Southeastern Oklahoma State University

#34

University Of Akron Main Campus

University Of Akron Main Campus ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Sociology schools. Get the full University Of Akron Main Campus report

#35

University Of Dubuque

University Of Dubuque ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Sociology schools. Get the full University Of Dubuque report

#36

University Of Vermont

University Of Vermont came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Vermont

#37

University Of West Georgia

University Of West Georgia landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of West Georgia report

#38

Briar Cliff University

Briar Cliff University offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. See the full Briar Cliff University profile

#39

Claflin University

Claflin University came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Claflin University

#40

Cuyamaca College

Cuyamaca College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Sociology schools. Read the full report on Cuyamaca College

#41

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown College offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. See the full Elizabethtown College profile

#42

Jackson State University

Jackson State University came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Jackson State University

#43

Marywood University

Marywood University landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Marywood University

#44

New England College

New England College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Sociology schools. Read the full report on New England College

#45

Quinsigamond Community College

Quinsigamond Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. More on Quinsigamond Community College

#46

Rochester Institute Of Technology

Rochester Institute Of Technology landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Rochester Institute Of Technology

#47

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo University landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Saint Leo University profile

#48

Suny At Binghamton

Suny At Binghamton offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. More on Suny At Binghamton

#49

Suny At Fredonia

Suny At Fredonia placed #49 among the best-value Sociology schools in the United States. Read more about Suny At Fredonia

#50

University Of Tulsa

University Of Tulsa placed #50 among the best-value Sociology schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Tulsa report