2023 Best Value Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Sociology 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 126 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs offered the best value experiences for sociology students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
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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2023 Best Value Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the sociology programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
Top 15% Best Sociology Schools
Our 2023 rankings named American Public University System the best value school in the Southeast Region for sociology students. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.
American Military University undergraduate students pay an average of $7,360 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at American Military University take out is $26,552.
In addition to its great value ranking, American Military University is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region list.
The excellent programs at University of North Carolina at Pembroke helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best sociology schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the town of Pembroke, UNC Pembroke is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
UNC Pembroke undergraduate students pay an average of $7,495 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, sociology majors at UNC Pembroke accumulate an average of around $27,962 in student debt.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Nicholls State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Thibodaux, Nicholls State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Nicholls State University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,039 in tuition and fees each year. On average, sociology graduates from Nicholls State University take out $29,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida-Online. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF Online is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
UF Online undergraduate students pay an average of $16,579 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at UF Online take out is $19,500. 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 5% of all schools on our Best Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region list.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arkansas State University - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
A-State undergraduate students pay an average of $12,698 in tuition and fees each year. Sociology majors at A-State take out an average of $34,854 in student loans while working on their egree.
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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. WCU is a large public school located in the town of Cullowhee.
WCU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,367 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, sociology majors at WCU accumulate an average of around $26,610 in student debt.
Valdosta State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. VSU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Valdosta.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at VSU are $17,638 per year.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for sociology students. It came in at #8 on the list. UNC Charlotte is a very large public school located in the city of Charlotte.
UNC Charlotte undergraduate students pay an average of $20,622 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at UNC Charlotte take out is $26,733. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $162.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UNC Charlotte also did well on our Best Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
McNeese State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for sociology students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Lake Charles, McNeese is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
McNeese undergraduate students pay an average of $16,418 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, sociology majors at McNeese accumulate an average of around $35,500 in student debt.
With a ranking of #10, Kennesaw State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for sociology students. KSU Georgia is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at KSU Georgia are $17,690 per year. On average, sociology graduates from KSU Georgia take out $31,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
Elizabeth City State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for sociology students. It came in at #11 on the list. 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.
University of Memphis ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UofM are $14,088 per year. Sociology majors at UofM take out an average of $28,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
University of North Georgia ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNG is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Dahlonega.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNG are $16,014 per year. The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at UNG take out is $24,593.
In addition to its great value ranking, UNG is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Read full report on Sociology at University of North Georgia
With a ranking of #14, Troy University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for sociology students. Located in the remote town of Troy, TROY is a public school with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at TROY are $18,624 per year. On average, sociology graduates from TROY take out $36,875 in student loans while working on their degree.
Christopher Newport University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Newport News, CNU is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CNU are $27,790 a year. After completing their degree, sociology graduates from CNU carry an average student debtload of $25,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $464.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, CNU also is in the top 10% of our Best Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
Louisiana Tech University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value sociology programs. Louisiana Tech is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Ruston.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Louisiana Tech are $16,806 per year. The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at Louisiana Tech take out is $28,700.
With a ranking of #17, Shepherd University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for sociology students. Shepherd University is a small public school located in the fringe town of Shepherdstown.
Shepherd University undergraduate students pay an average of $18,224 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at Shepherd University take out is $24,658.
University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value sociology programs. USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the large city of Tampa.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at USF Tampa are $17,324 a year. Sociology majors at USF Tampa take out an average of $25,836 in student loans while working on their egree.
In addition to its great value ranking, USF Tampa is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Read full report on Sociology at University of South Florida - Main Campus
Georgia Southwestern State University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value sociology programs. GSW is a small public school located in the town of Americus.
GSW undergraduate students pay an average of $16,186 in tuition and fees each year. On average, sociology graduates from GSW take out $31,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great value schools for Sociology students in the Southeast Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Sociology 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 | University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL |
| 24 | Morehead State University | Morehead, KY |
| 25 | Lane College | Jackson, TN |
| 25 | Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights, KY |
| 25 | Florida International University | Miami, FL |
| 25 | University of Florida | Gainesville, FL |
Best Sociology Colleges by State
Explore the best sociology schools 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 28 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Kontos.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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