2023 Best Value Sociology Schools in Missouri
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Sociology School for You
With 296 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, sociology is the #59 most popular major in Missouri.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Value Sociology Schools in Missouri ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 15 schools in Missouri to see which ones offered the best value programs for sociology students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Sociology Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Park University the best value school in Missouri for sociology students. Located in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Park University undergraduate students pay an average of $8,853 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Truman State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Sociology Schools in Missouri list. Located in the remote town of Kirksville, Truman State is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Truman State are $8,689 a year. While working on their degree, sociology majors at Truman State accumulate an average of around $13,101 in student debt.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Missouri - Columbia is a great value for sociology students. Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Mizzou undergraduate students pay an average of $11,475 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, sociology graduates from Mizzou take out $23,722 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $338, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Mizzou did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our Best Sociology Schools in Missouri list.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Missouri State University - Springfield. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Sociology Schools in Missouri list. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Missouri State are $8,294 a year. The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at Missouri State take out is $24,483.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Missouri Southern State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools in Missouri list. Located in the city of Joplin, Missouri Southern is a public college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Missouri Southern are $7,762 per year. On average, sociology graduates from Missouri Southern take out $23,860 in student loans while working on their degree.
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University of Missouri - Kansas City ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools in Missouri list. UMKC is a large public school located in the city of Kansas City.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UMKC are $11,271 a year. After completing their degree, sociology graduates from UMKC carry an average student debtload of $22,222.
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Columbia College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value sociology programs. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Columbia College Missouri undergraduate students pay an average of $11,636 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at Columbia College Missouri take out is $43,270.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Columbia College Missouri also did well on our Best Sociology Schools in Missouri list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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University of Central Missouri ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools in Missouri list. UCM is a large public school located in the distant town of Warrensburg.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UCM are $9,078 a year. After completing their degree, sociology graduates from UCM carry an average student debtload of $25,100.
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Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools in Missouri list. Drury University - CCPS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.
Drury University - CCPS undergraduate students pay an average of $7,924 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at Drury University - CCPS take out is $33,950.
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University of Missouri - St Louis came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public college with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UMSL are $12,015 per year. On average, sociology graduates from UMSL take out $26,686 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Request InformationBest Value Sociology Colleges in the Plains States Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 264 |
| Kansas | 195 |
| Iowa | 237 |
| Nebraska | 116 |
| North Dakota | 48 |
| South Dakota | 86 |
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Sociology Related Majors for 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 15 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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