by our College Data Analytics Team
[Sociology](/majors/social-sciences/sociology/sociology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value sociology schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the sociology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Brigham Young University Idaho tops our 2027 list of the best value sociology schools in Idaho. Located in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,800. Students borrow a median of $14,600 to complete the sociology program here. Early-career sociology graduates make about $31,353. Set against $14,600 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Idaho State University one of the best values for sociology. Idaho State University is a large public school located in the city of Pocatello. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,610, compared with $27,720 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for sociology graduates is $29,839. Early-career sociology graduates make about $27,854. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Idaho one of the best values for sociology. Located in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,084, compared with $28,320 for out-of-state students. Sociology graduates carry a median of $23,572 in student loans. Soon after graduation, sociology degree recipients from University Of Idaho generally make around $31,440. Set against $23,572 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%.
Students looking for strong value in sociology will find it at Boise State University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,048 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,788 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,635 to complete the sociology program here. Soon after graduation, sociology degree recipients from Boise State University generally make around $26,809. That is a strong return on a $25,635 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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