2023 Most Popular Sociology Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Sociology Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, sociology was ranked #27 in the country. In fact 38,475 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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.
The Most Popular Sociology Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in the Plains States Region to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Sociology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Sociology Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Check out the sociology associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Plains States Region .
Most Popular Plains States Region Schools for an Associate in Sociology
Our analysis found South Dakota State University to be the most popular school for sociology students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 3 students majoring in sociology at South Dakota State, 33% are male and 67% are female.
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Out of the 9 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Indian Hills Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Ottumwa, IHCC is a public school with a small student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Barton County Community College is a great place for sociology students working on their associate degree. Barton Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Great Bend.
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Out of the 9 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa Central Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the town of Fort Dodge, Iowa Central Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Eastern Iowa Community College District is a great place for sociology students working on their associate degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Davenport, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Ellsworth Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular sociology schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the town of Iowa Falls, Ellsworth is a public school with a fairly small student population.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Marshalltown Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular sociology schools in the Plains States Region . Marshalltown Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Marshalltown.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Kirkwood Community College is a great place for sociology students working on their associate degree. Kirkwood Community College is a large public school located in the midsize city of Cedar Rapids.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Southeastern Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular sociology schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the remote town of West Burlington, Southeastern Community College is a public school with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest Sociology Colleges by State
Explore the best sociology colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 296 |
| Minnesota | 264 |
| Kansas | 195 |
| Iowa | 237 |
| Nebraska | 116 |
| North Dakota | 48 |
| South Dakota | 86 |
Majors Related to 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 9 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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