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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income Over $110k) in the Plains States Region

14 Ranked Colleges
49 Degrees Awarded
$21,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master's in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

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.

This year’s “Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking analyzed 14 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.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the sociology program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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

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

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income Over $110k) in the Plains States Region

#4 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. North Dakota State University is a fairly large public school situated in Fargo, North Dakota. It awarded 2 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

North Dakota State University also took the #4 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 North Dakota State University are $11,589.

Read full report on Sociology at North Dakota State University - Main Campus

#3 in overall quality

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

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Iowa State, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, South Dakota State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Brookings, South Dakota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s sociology degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

South Dakota State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at South Dakota State University are $16,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full South Dakota State Sociology Report

#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Missouri - Columbia. The school came in at #4 for the Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k. University of Missouri - Columbia is a public institution located in Columbia, Missouri. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Mizzou also made our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mizzou are $27,193, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#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 Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k. Omaha, Nebraska is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s sociology degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

UNOMAHA also made our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #10. 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

#6

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Kansas State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. K -State 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.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree sociology students whose families make more than $110k list, K -State has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kansas State University are $24,115, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Kansas State University Sociology Report

#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Nebraska - Lincoln did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UNL is a public institution located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNL also took the #8 spot in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNL are $19,513, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNL Sociology Report

#8

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
#12 in overall quality

University of Central Missouri came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Central Missouri is a medium-sized public school situated in Warrensburg, Missouri. 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 more than $110k list, UCM has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Missouri are $16,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Sociology at UCM

#9

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Iowa did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Iowa City, Iowa is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s sociology degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Iowa, the school also landed 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.

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#10

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#1 in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

UMN Twin Cities also took the #1 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 UMN Twin Cities are $28,845.

Read more about Sociology at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

#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 Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Wichita, Kansas, and it awarded 2 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

WSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 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 Wichita State University are $15,112.

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#12

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri

University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, this fairly large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified masters’s sociology 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Missouri - Kansas City Sociology Report

#13

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas

University of Kansas did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #13. KU is a large public school situated in Lawrence, Kansas. It awarded 1 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at KU, the school also landed the #0 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 University of Kansas are $25,007.

Read full report on Sociology at University of Kansas

#14

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
#7 in overall quality

Saint Louis University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s sociology degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

SLU also took the #7 spot in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Louis University are $22,074, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Saint Louis University Sociology Report

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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%.

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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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