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2027 Best Value Sociology Schools in Minnesota

6 Colleges in the United States
$24,953 Avg Student Debt
$62,560 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Sociology Badge [Sociology](/majors/social-sciences/sociology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for sociology students.

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2027 Best Value Sociology Schools in Minnesota

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

Best Value Sociology Schools

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities tops our 2027 list of the best value sociology schools in Minnesota. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,214, with out-of-state students paying around $38,362. Sociology graduates carry a median of $20,377 in student loans. Sociology graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $38,972 early in their careers. Set against $20,377 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities admits about 80% of applicants.

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A rank of #2 makes Minnesota State University Mankato one of the best values for sociology. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,572, with out-of-state students paying around $18,942. Sociology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Sociology graduates of Minnesota State University Mankato earn a median of $42,108 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Minnesota State University Mankato admits about 88% of applicants.

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Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN

Hamline University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in sociology, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $50,004. Typical student debt for sociology graduates is $27,000. Sociology graduates of Hamline University earn a median of $33,894 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Gustavus Adolphus College earned it the #4 place for sociology. Gustavus Adolphus College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Saint Peter. Students from in state pay about $56,076 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,197 to complete the sociology program here. Soon after graduation, sociology degree recipients from Gustavus Adolphus College generally make around $44,396. That is a strong return on a $26,197 median debt. The acceptance rate is 61%.

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Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Augsburg College earned it the #5 place for sociology. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Augsburg College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $45,452 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for sociology graduates is $27,000. Early-career sociology graduates make about $34,543. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Macalester College came in at #6 for value in sociology this year. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Macalester College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $68,104 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for sociology graduates is $22,147. Soon after graduation, sociology degree recipients from Macalester College generally make around $42,517. That is a strong return on a $22,147 median debt. The acceptance rate is 28%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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