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2027 Best Value Sociology Schools in Kentucky

5 Colleges in the United States
$25,212 Avg Student Debt
$50,798 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Sociology Badge [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.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for sociology students.

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2027 Best Value Sociology Schools in Kentucky

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in sociology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Sociology Schools

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Morehead State University tops our 2027 list of the best value sociology schools in Kentucky. Located in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,024, with out-of-state students paying around $14,980. Typical student debt for sociology graduates is $25,000. Sociology graduates of Morehead State University earn a median of $34,511 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 77%.

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Students looking for strong value in sociology will find it at Eastern Kentucky University, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,320, compared with $21,230 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for sociology graduates is $25,122. Soon after graduation, sociology degree recipients from Eastern Kentucky University generally make around $43,891. Set against $25,122 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY

Georgetown College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in sociology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Georgetown, Georgetown College is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $42,840. Sociology graduates carry a median of $26,938 in student loans. Soon after graduation, sociology degree recipients from Georgetown College generally make around $43,752. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in sociology will find it at University Of Louisville, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Louisville, University Of Louisville is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,136, with out-of-state students paying around $29,482. Sociology graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, sociology degree recipients from University Of Louisville generally make around $32,818. Set against $23,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Kentucky came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value sociology schools. Located in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,502, compared with $34,140 for out-of-state students. Sociology graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Sociology graduates of University Of Kentucky earn a median of $34,922 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 93% 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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