2026 Best Value Sociology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools

#1

Miami University Oxford

Oxford, OH

For return on investment, no school beat Miami University Oxford this year in the United States. Miami University Oxford is a public school based in Oxford, OH. In-state tuition and fees average $17,519, compared with $38,965 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,500 to complete their Sociology program here. Miami University Oxford alumni report median earnings of $55,076 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,500 median debt. Miami University Oxford admits about 75% of applicants. More on Miami University Oxford

#2

Biola University

You'll get strong value at Biola University, which ranked #2 this year. More on Biola University

#3

Cabrillo College

You'll get strong value at Cabrillo College, which ranked #3 this year. Read more about Cabrillo College

#4

Lebanon Valley College

You'll get strong value at Lebanon Valley College, which ranked #4 this year. More on Lebanon Valley College

#5

Lourdes College

Lourdes College came in at #5 on this year's best-value Sociology ranking in the United States. Read more about Lourdes College

#6

Ohio University Southern Campus

Ohio University Southern Campus came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Ohio University Southern Campus

#7

Saint Vincent College

Saint Vincent College landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Saint Vincent College profile

#8

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville State University landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Fayetteville State University profile

#9

Stetson University

Stetson University placed #9 among the best-value Sociology schools in the United States. Read more about Stetson University

#10

University Of Arkansas At Little Rock

University Of Arkansas At Little Rock ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Sociology schools. Get the full University Of Arkansas At Little Rock report

#11

University Of California Davis

University Of California Davis landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of California Davis

#12

University Of Houston Downtown

University Of Houston Downtown landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of Houston Downtown

#13

Walsh University

Walsh University placed #13 among the best-value Sociology schools in the United States. Get the full Walsh University report

#14

College Of Our Lady Of The Elms

College Of Our Lady Of The Elms ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Sociology schools. More on College Of Our Lady Of The Elms

#15

Harris Stowe State University

Harris Stowe State University came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Harris Stowe State University

#16

Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German

Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German report

#17

Riverside City College

Riverside City College placed #17 among the best-value Sociology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Riverside City College

#18

University Of Guam

University Of Guam came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Guam

#19

University Of The Ozarks

University Of The Ozarks landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of The Ozarks

#20

Gateway Community College Phoenix

Gateway Community College Phoenix offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. More on Gateway Community College Phoenix

#21

Iowa Western Community College

Iowa Western Community College came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. More on Iowa Western Community College

#22

Ohio Dominican University

Ohio Dominican University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Sociology schools. Get the full Ohio Dominican University report

#23

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg State University landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Pittsburg State University

#24

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud State University offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. Read more about Saint Cloud State University

#25

Snow College

Snow College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Sociology schools. More on Snow College

#26

Thiel College

Thiel College placed #26 among the best-value Sociology schools in the United States. See the full Thiel College profile

#27

University Of Miami

University Of Miami offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. Get the full University Of Miami report

#28

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

#29

Western State College Of Colorado

Western State College Of Colorado offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Read more about Western State College Of Colorado

#30

Wright State University Main Campus

Wright State University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. See the full Wright State University Main Campus profile

#31

American International College

American International College came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. Get the full American International College report

#32

Concord University

Concord University landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Concord University

#33

East Los Angeles College

East Los Angeles College came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. See the full East Los Angeles College profile

#34

Prairie View A And M University

Prairie View A And M University placed #34 among the best-value Sociology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Prairie View A And M University

#35

Seattle University

Seattle University landed the #35 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Seattle University

#36

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Stony Brook University

#37

University Of Maine

University Of Maine landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Maine profile

#38

University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus profile

#39

Adrian College

Adrian College offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. More on Adrian College

#40

Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies

Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies placed #40 among the best-value Sociology schools in the United States. Get the full Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies report

#41

Fisher College

Fisher College landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Fisher College

#42

Idaho State University

Idaho State University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Sociology schools. See the full Idaho State University profile

#43

Keene State College

Keene State College landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Keene State College

#44

Samford University

Samford University landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Samford University

#45

Shaw University

Shaw University placed #45 among the best-value Sociology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Shaw University

#46

Susquehanna University

Susquehanna University ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Sociology schools. Read the full report on Susquehanna University

#47

University Of Mississippi Main Campus

University Of Mississippi Main Campus placed #47 among the best-value Sociology schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Mississippi Main Campus report

#48

University Of Pittsburgh Bradford

University Of Pittsburgh Bradford came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Pittsburgh Bradford

#49

University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown

University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown

#50

University Of Redlands

University Of Redlands offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Read the full report on University Of Redlands