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2023 Most Popular Online Sociology Associate Degree Schools

28 Colleges
$32,113 Avg Salary
$13,928 Avg Student Debt

Sociology is the #27 most popular major in the country with 38,475 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Online Sociology Associate Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 28 schools in the United States to see which online associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Online Sociology Associate Degree Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named Central New Mexico Community College the most popular online school in the United States for sociology students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 129 students majoring in sociology at CNM, 27% are male and 73% are female.

On average, sociology graduates from CNM take out $20,182 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Sociology at Central New Mexico Community College Report

#2

Merced College

Merced, CA

Out of the 28 online programs at schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Merced College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Merced, Merced Community College District is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

About 81% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 19% are male.

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#3

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Saddleback College is a great place for sociology students working on their online associate degree. Located in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 82% of the sociology majors at the school.

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#4

San Bernardino Valley College

San Bernardino, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend San Bernardino Valley College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Sociology Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the city of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Valley College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 57 students majoring in sociology at San Bernardino Valley College, 7% are male and 93% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, sociology graduates from San Bernardino Valley College carry an average student debtload of $8,688.

Full Sociology at San Bernardino Valley College Report

#5

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, OK

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Oklahoma City Community College is a great place for sociology students working on their online associate degree. OCCC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Oklahoma City.

About 85% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 15% are male.

The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at OCCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,103.

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#6

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, GA

Georgia Military College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Sociology Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the distant town of Milledgeville, Georgia Military College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 36 students majoring in sociology at Georgia Military College, 25% are male and 75% are female.

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#7

Compton College

Compton, CA

Compton College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for sociology students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Compton College is a small public school located in the suburb of Compton.

Of the 33 students majoring in sociology at Compton College, 12% are male and 88% are female.

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#8

College of San Mateo

San Mateo, CA

College of San Mateo landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online associate degree sociology programs. CSM is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of San Mateo.

Of the 23 students majoring in sociology at CSM, 26% are male and 74% are female.

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#9

East Georgia State College

Swainsboro, GA

East Georgia State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for sociology students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. East Georgia State College is a small public school located in the town of Swainsboro.

About 89% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 11% are male.

Read full report on Sociology at East Georgia State College

Bunker Hill Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Sociology Associate Degree Schools ranking. BHCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Boston.

About 67% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 33% are male.

Full Sociology at Bunker Hill Community College Report

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Sociology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.

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.

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