2027 Best Value Sociology Schools in Rhode Island
[Sociology](/majors/social-sciences/sociology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong sociology education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for sociology students.
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2027 Best Value Sociology Schools in Rhode Island
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in sociology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Sociology Schools
University Of Rhode Island tops our 2027 list of the best value sociology schools in Rhode Island. University Of Rhode Island is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kingston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,942, while out-of-state students pay about $37,146. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the sociology program here. Sociology graduates of University Of Rhode Island earn a median of $42,554 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Brown University one of the best values for sociology. Brown University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $71,312. Sociology graduates carry a median of $13,025 in student loans. Early-career sociology graduates make about $62,820. Set against $13,025 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 5%.
Students looking for strong value in sociology will find it at Providence College, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Providence, Providence College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $63,550. Sociology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, sociology degree recipients from Providence College generally make around $35,983. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 51% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked 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 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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