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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $48-$75k) in the Plains States Region

14 Ranked Colleges
49 Degrees Awarded
$21,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master's in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

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

Across the Plains States region, there were 1,307 sociology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 49 sociology graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,438 and $39,783 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in sociology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality sociology programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the sociology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $48-$75k) in the Plains States Region

#1

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this large public school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified masters’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities also made our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845.

Full UMN Twin Cities Sociology Report

#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - Columbia. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Missouri - Columbia is located in Columbia, Missouri and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

Mizzou also made our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Columbia are $27,193.

Read full report on Sociology at University of Missouri - Columbia

#4 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Fargo, North Dakota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

North Dakota State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University - Main Campus are $11,589.

Full North Dakota State University Sociology Report

#3 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Iowa State is a large public school situated in Ames, Iowa. It awarded 2 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa State also took the #3 spot in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948.

Read more about Sociology at Iowa State

#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Nebraska at Omaha. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k. This fairly large school is located in Omaha, Nebraska, and it awarded 4 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree sociology students whose families make $48-$75k list, UNOMAHA has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska at Omaha are $16,374.

Full University of Nebraska at Omaha Sociology Report

#8 in overall quality

University of Nebraska - Lincoln ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UNL is a large public school situated in Lincoln, Nebraska. It awarded 2 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

UNL not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNL are $19,513.

Read full report on Sociology at UNL

#7

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Kansas State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Kansas State University is located in Manhattan, Kansas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

K -State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kansas State University are $24,115, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Sociology at Kansas State University

#8

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#5 in overall quality

University of Iowa landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Iowa is a public institution located in Iowa City, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa also took the #5 spot in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa are $27,613, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Iowa Sociology Report

#9

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
#6 in overall quality

South Dakota State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Brookings, South Dakota, this fairly large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree sociology students whose families make $48-$75k list, South Dakota State has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at South Dakota State are $16,743.

Full South Dakota State University Sociology Report

#10

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of Central Missouri did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Central Missouri is a medium-sized school located in Warrensburg, Missouri that handed out 4 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

UCM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCM are $16,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Central Missouri Sociology Report

#11

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
#11 in overall quality

Wichita State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. WSU is a fairly large school located in Wichita, Kansas that handed out 2 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WSU, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WSU are $15,112, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Sociology at Wichita State University

#12

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri

University of Missouri - Kansas City ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Kansas City, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s sociology degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

UMKC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMKC are $26,699, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Missouri - Kansas City Sociology Report

#13

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
#7 in overall quality

Saint Louis University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #13. SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 3 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

SLU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Louis University are $22,074, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full SLU Sociology Report

#14

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas

University of Kansas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #14. University of Kansas is a large public school situated in Lawrence, Kansas. It awarded 1 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree sociology students whose families make $48-$75k list, KU has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at KU are $25,007.

Read more about Sociology at University of Kansas

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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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