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2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Getting Aid

18 Ranked Colleges
6,288 Degrees Awarded
$7,500 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Getting Aid

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. 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 an Associate For Those Getting Aid” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 37,747 people earned their degree in sociology, making the major the 20th most popular in the United States.

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 Getting Aid” ranking looked at 18 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in sociology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent sociology programs, but they also cost less that 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 Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for associate degree sociology students with aid.

Top 18 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Sociology (With Aid)

#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 Getting Aid. CNM is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 108 associates’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CNM, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for CNM is $3,429 for associate degree sociology students with aid.

Read more about Sociology at Central New Mexico Community College

#2

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, California
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend College of the Canyons. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Getting Aid. Located in Santa Clarita, California, this large public school handed out 102 degrees 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 estimated yearly cost for College of the Canyons is $4,088 for Associate Degree Sociology students with aid.

Full College of the Canyons Sociology Report

#3

Ventura College

Ventura, California
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ventura College. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Getting Aid list. Ventura College is a public institution located in Ventura, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 88 associates’s 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. It costs about $1,514 for Associate Degree Sociology students with aid per year to attend Ventura College.

Read more about Sociology at Ventura College

#4

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Oklahoma City Community College. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Getting Aid. Oklahoma City Community College is a public institution located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 39 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

OCCC also took the #5 spot in our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for OCCC is $6,842 for Associate Degree Sociology students with aid.

Read full report on Sociology at OCCC

#5

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park, California
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, East Los Angeles College landed the #5 spot on the list. East Los Angeles College is a large school located in Monterey Park, California that handed out 159 associates’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

East Los Angeles College also made our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #1. The estimated yearly cost for East Los Angeles College is $9,570 for associate degree sociology students with aid.

Full East Los Angeles College Sociology Report

#6

Palomar College

San Marcos, California
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Palomar College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Getting Aid 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Palomar College, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Palomar College is $3,673 for Associate Degree Sociology students with aid.

Read more about Sociology at Palomar College

#7

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, California
#8 in overall quality

Santa Rosa Junior College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Santa Rosa, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s sociology degrees to 81 students in 2019-2020.

SRJC also made our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #8. It costs about $5,782 for Associate Degree Sociology students with aid per year to attend SRJC.

Full SRJC Sociology Report

#8

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, Georgia
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Georgia Military College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Getting Aid list. Georgia Military College is a medium-sized school located in Milledgeville, Georgia that handed out 28 associates’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our associate degree sociology students with aid list, Georgia Military College has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” ranking. It costs about $9,792 for Associate Degree Sociology students with aid per year to attend Georgia Military College.

Read more about Sociology at Georgia Military College

#9

American River College

Sacramento, California
#12 in overall quality

American River College landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Sacramento, California, this large public school awarded 41 degrees to qualified associates’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

American River also made our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #12. It costs about $4,816 for associate degree sociology students with aid per year to attend American River College.

Read more about Sociology at American River

#13 in overall quality

College of Western Idaho landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Getting Aid ranking. College of Western Idaho is a fairly large school located in Nampa, Idaho that handed out 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. The yearly cost to attend CWI is $6,711 for associate degree sociology students with aid.

Read full report on Sociology at College of Western Idaho

#11

Yuba College

Marysville, California
#17 in overall quality

Yuba College landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Getting Aid ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Marysville, California, and it awarded 8 associates’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Yuba College also made our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #17. The estimated yearly cost for Yuba College is $3,555 for associate degree sociology students with aid.

Read full report on Sociology at Yuba College

#12

Tulsa Community College

Tulsa, Oklahoma
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Tulsa Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this fairly large public school handed out 11 diplomas to qualified associates’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

Tulsa Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” list. It costs about $6,078 for associate degree sociology students with aid per year to attend Tulsa Community College.

Full Tulsa Community College Sociology Report

#13

Barstow Community College

Barstow, California
#14 in overall quality

Barstow Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Barstow, California, this small public school awarded 15 diplomas to qualified associates’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our associate degree sociology students with aid list, Barstow Community College has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” ranking. It costs about $9,518 for associate degree sociology students with aid per year to attend Barstow Community College.

Full Barstow Community College Sociology Report

#14

Napa Valley College

Napa, California
#4 in overall quality

Napa Valley College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Napa, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s sociology degrees to 31 students in 2019-2020.

Napa Valley College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” list. It costs about $11,661 for associate degree sociology students with aid per year to attend Napa Valley College.

Read full report on Sociology at Napa Valley College

#15

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, California
#15 in overall quality

Antelope Valley College landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Getting Aid ranking. 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Antelope Valley College, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Antelope Valley College is $4,775 for Associate Degree Sociology students with aid.

Read more about Sociology at Antelope Valley College

#16

Merritt College

Oakland, California
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Merritt College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Getting Aid list. Merritt College is a medium-sized public school situated in Oakland, California. It awarded 10 associates’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Merritt College also made our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #11. The estimated yearly cost for Merritt College is $10,443 for associate degree sociology students with aid.

Full Merritt College Sociology Report

#17

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
#9 in overall quality

South Dakota State University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Getting Aid list. South Dakota State is located in Brookings, South Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 associates’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our associate degree sociology students with aid list, South Dakota State has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend South Dakota State is $19,252 for Associate Degree Sociology students with aid.

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%.

Full South Dakota State University Sociology Report

#18

Crafton Hills College

Yucaipa, California
#16 in overall quality

Crafton Hills College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for an Associate For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Yucaipa, California, this medium-sized public school handed out 52 diplomas to qualified associates’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

CHC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Sociology Associate Degree Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Crafton Hills College is $14,325 for associate degree sociology students with aid.

Read more about 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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