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2024 Best Sociology Master's Degree Schools in Indiana

5 Colleges in Indiana
34 Master's Degrees
If you plan on getting your master's degree in sociology, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #94 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual reviewed 5 schools in Indiana to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of sociology. Combined, these schools handed out 34 master's degrees in sociology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Sociology School for Your Master's Degree

Best Sociology Master's Degree Schools in Indiana The sociology master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for sociology students working on their master's degree.

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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Sociology Master's Degree Schools in Indiana list to help you make the college decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Sociology in Indiana

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for sociology students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Indiana Schools for a Master's in Sociology

1
8 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in sociology has to take a look at University of Notre Dame. Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in sociology from University of Notre Dame

2
4 Annual Graduates

Purdue University - Main Campus is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in sociology. Purdue is a very large public university located in the small city of West Lafayette.More information about a master’s in sociology from Purdue University - Main Campus

3
8 Annual Graduates

Indiana University - Bloomington is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in sociology. IU Bloomington is a very large public university located in the city of Bloomington.More information about a master’s in sociology from Indiana University - Bloomington

4
5 Annual Graduates

Ball State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in sociology. Located in the small city of Muncie, Ball State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in sociology from Ball State University

5
6 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in sociology from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis

Best Sociology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Sociology Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Illinois 221 62
Michigan 211 23
Ohio 207 41
Wisconsin 173 19

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Sociology is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.

Sociology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Sociology 34

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 71
Anthropology 34
Political Science & Government 23
Geography & Cartography 10
International Relations & National Security 9

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