by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for sociology students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 47 master's degrees in sociology during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Sociology Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in sociology.
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in sociology needs to look into University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in sociology from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
University of Iowa is a great option for individuals interested in a master's degree in sociology. Iowa is a fairly large public university located in the city of Iowa City.More information about a master’s in sociology from University of Iowa
It is hard to beat North Dakota State University - Main Campus if you want to pursue a master's degree in sociology. North Dakota State University is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Fargo.More information about a master’s in sociology from North Dakota State University - Main Campus
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in sociology. UNL is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lincoln.More information about a master’s in sociology from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
South Dakota State is a large public university located in the town of Brookings.More information about a master’s in sociology from South Dakota State University
KU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Lawrence.More information about a master’s in sociology from University of Kansas
Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in sociology from Iowa State University
Mizzou is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in sociology from University of Missouri - Columbia
K -State is a large public university located in the city of Manhattan.More information about a master’s in sociology from Kansas State University
Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in sociology from Minnesota State University - Mankato
Explore the best sociology colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 193 | 7 |
| Minnesota | 174 | 13 |
| Iowa | 154 | 8 |
| Kansas | 149 | 4 |
| Nebraska | 123 | 7 |
| North Dakota | 115 | 3 |
| South Dakota | 89 | 5 |
Sociology is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 47 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 161 |
| General Social Sciences | 118 |
| Geography & Cartography | 65 |
| Political Science & Government | 63 |
| International Relations & National Security | 60 |
| Other Social Sciences | 55 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
| Urban Studies | 4 |
| Archeology | 3 |
