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2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k

18 Ranked Colleges
6,288 Degrees Awarded
$6,700 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Sociology is the 20th most popular major in the country with 37,747 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

At the associate degree level specifically, there were 6,288 sociology graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,082 and $17,678 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 18 colleges that offered a degree in sociology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality sociology programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the sociology program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for associate degree sociology students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 18 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $0-$30k)

#1

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Central New Mexico Community College. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k. Albuquerque, New Mexico is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s sociology degrees to 108 students in 2019-2020.

CNM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for CNM is $2,604 for Associate Degree Sociology students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full CNM Sociology Report

#2

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, California
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, College of the Canyons landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Santa Clarita, California, this large public school awarded 102 diplomas to qualified associates’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

College of the Canyons also took the #2 spot in our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend College of the Canyons is $3,392 for associate degree sociology students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read full report on Sociology at College of the Canyons

#3

Ventura College

Ventura, California
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Ventura College landed the #3 spot on the list. Ventura College is a fairly large school located in Ventura, California that handed out 88 associates’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Ventura College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Ventura College is $506 for associate degree sociology students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read full report on Sociology at Ventura College

#4

Palomar College

San Marcos, California
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Palomar College. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k list. San Marcos, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s sociology degrees to 93 students in 2019-2020.

Palomar College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Palomar College is $2,891 for associate degree sociology students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read more about Sociology at Palomar College

#5

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Oklahoma City Community College landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, this fairly large public school awarded 39 degrees to qualified associates’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OCCC, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Oklahoma City Community College is $5,889 for associate degree sociology students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read full report on Sociology at Oklahoma City Community College

#6

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park, California
#1 in overall quality

East Los Angeles College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Monterey Park, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s sociology degrees to 159 students in 2019-2020.

East Los Angeles College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend East Los Angeles College is $9,000 for associate degree sociology students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full East Los Angeles College Sociology Report

#7

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, California
#8 in overall quality

Santa Rosa Junior College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k list. SRJC is a fairly large school located in Santa Rosa, California that handed out 81 associates’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

SRJC also took the #8 spot in our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Santa Rosa Junior College is $5,026 for associate degree sociology students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read more about Sociology at SRJC

#8

American River College

Sacramento, California
#12 in overall quality

American River College landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. American River is a public institution located in Sacramento, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 41 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at American River, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” ranking. It costs about $4,334 for associate degree sociology students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend American River.

Read full report on Sociology at American River

#13 in overall quality

College of Western Idaho came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Nampa, Idaho, and it awarded 7 associates’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

CWI did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” list. It costs about $4,932 for Associate Degree Sociology students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend CWI.

Full College of Western Idaho Sociology Report

#10

Yuba College

Marysville, California
#17 in overall quality

Yuba College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Yuba College is a medium-sized school located in Marysville, California that handed out 8 associates’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our associate degree sociology students whose families make $0-$30k list, Yuba College has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Yuba College is $3,506 for Associate Degree Sociology students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read full report on Sociology at Yuba College

#11

Napa Valley College

Napa, California
#4 in overall quality

Napa Valley College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. Napa Valley College is a small public school situated in Napa, California. It awarded 31 associates’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Napa Valley College, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” ranking. It costs about $11,661 for associate degree sociology students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Napa Valley College.

Read more about Sociology at Napa Valley College

#12

Tulsa Community College

Tulsa, Oklahoma
#18 in overall quality

Tulsa Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #12. Tulsa Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It awarded 11 associates’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Tulsa Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Tulsa Community College is $4,835 for associate degree sociology students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read more about Sociology at Tulsa Community College

#13

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, Georgia
#10 in overall quality

Georgia Military College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. Georgia Military College is a medium-sized public school situated in Milledgeville, Georgia. It awarded 28 associates’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia Military College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” list. It costs about $8,667 for associate degree sociology students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Georgia Military College.

Full Georgia Military College Sociology Report

#14

Barstow Community College

Barstow, California
#14 in overall quality

Barstow Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Barstow Community College is located in Barstow, California and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 associates’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

Barstow Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” list. It costs about $9,091 for associate degree sociology students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Barstow Community College.

Read more about Sociology at Barstow Community College

#15

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, California
#15 in overall quality

Antelope Valley College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #15. Antelope Valley College is a public institution located in Lancaster, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 67 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Antelope Valley College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” list. It costs about $4,272 for associate degree sociology students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Antelope Valley College.

Full Antelope Valley College Sociology Report

#16

Merritt College

Oakland, California
#11 in overall quality

Merritt College landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Oakland, California, and it awarded 10 associates’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Merritt College, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Merritt College is $10,131 for associate degree sociology students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read more about Sociology at Merritt College

#17

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
#9 in overall quality

South Dakota State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. South Dakota State University is a public institution located in Brookings, South Dakota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

South Dakota State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” list. It costs about $15,285 for Associate Degree Sociology students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend South Dakota State.

The student loan default rate at the school is 3.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Sociology at South Dakota State University

#18

Crafton Hills College

Yucaipa, California
#16 in overall quality

Crafton Hills College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. CHC is a medium-sized school located in Yucaipa, California that handed out 52 associates’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

CHC also took the #16 spot in our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend CHC is $14,325 for associate degree sociology students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read full report on Sociology at CHC

Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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