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2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

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Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” 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.

Across the Southeast region, there were 5,997 sociology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 267 sociology graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 44 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in sociology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great sociology programs and cost less that 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 Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree sociology students whose families make more than $110k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 2 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree sociology students whose families make more than $110k list, UF has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130.

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#15 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s sociology degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

UCF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657.

Full UCF Sociology Report

#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 44 schools in the Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Florida State University is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #4 for the Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. UNC Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 14 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also took the #4 spot in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNC Chapel Hill Sociology Report

#16 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. USF Tampa is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 3 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree sociology students whose families make more than $110k list, USF Tampa has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Florida International University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 3 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia

With a ranking of #7, Valdosta State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This fairly large school is located in Valdosta, Georgia, and it awarded 6 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at VSU are $18,682.

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#11 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #8 on this year’s Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UAB is located in Birmingham, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 masters’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

UAB not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Fayetteville State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Fayetteville State University is a medium-sized school located in Fayetteville, North Carolina that handed out 6 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Fayetteville State University are $16,830, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Southeastern Louisiana University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Southeastern Louisiana University is a fairly large school located in Hammond, Louisiana that handed out 8 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southeastern Louisiana University are $21,246.

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#11

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#10 in overall quality

North Carolina State University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. NC State is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 masters’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999.

Read more about Sociology at North Carolina State University

#12

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#14 in overall quality

University of Arkansas ranked #12 on this year’s Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Arkansas is a large school located in Fayetteville, Arkansas that handed out 10 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree sociology students whose families make more than $110k list, UARK has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#22 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, this fairly large public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified masters’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Greensboro, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#25 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, this large public school awarded 10 degrees to qualified masters’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

FAU also made our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #25. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, George Mason University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. George Mason University is located in Fairfax, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

GMU also took the #7 spot in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full George Mason University Sociology Report

#16

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Western Kentucky University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, this fairly large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified masters’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Western Kentucky University are $18,340, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

Virginia Tech ranked #17 on this year’s Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 4 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

With a ranking of #18, University of Memphis did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and it awarded 6 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana

University of New Orleans did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #19. UNO is located in New Orleans, Louisiana and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

UNO did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNO are $13,678, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNO Sociology Report

#20

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in University, Mississippi, and it awarded 4 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Ole Miss are $25,099, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Middle Tennessee State University is a large public school situated in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It awarded 4 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172.

Full Middle Tennessee State University Sociology Report

#22

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia

University of West Georgia did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #22. Located in Carrollton, Georgia, this fairly large public school awarded 8 degrees to qualified masters’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of West Georgia are $18,980, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of West Georgia Sociology Report

#23

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas

Arkansas Tech University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. ATU is located in Russellville, Arkansas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Arkansas Tech University are $12,087.

Full ATU Sociology Report

#24

Morehead State University

Morehead, Kentucky

Morehead State University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Morehead State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Morehead, Kentucky. It awarded 7 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Morehead State University are $10,512.

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#8 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UT Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree sociology students whose families make more than $110k list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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%.

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