Missouri · Sociology

Best Sociology institutions in Missouri, ranked by earnings

Sociology is the scientific study of human society, focusing on social behavior, relationships, and cultural aspects of everyday life. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding the complexities of social interactions…

Institutions
21
offering CIP 45.11
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
204
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$33,386
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
8
College Scorecard
Median net price
$17,436
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
49%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Sociologists
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 8 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Columbia College
Columbia Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$37,758642%$23,247$32,276
2University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,8101555%$20,799
3Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies
Springfield Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$35,881243%$14,825$33,900
4University of Missouri - St Louis
Saint Louis Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,9421357%$26,686
5University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,3864975%$22,500
6Missouri State University - Springfield
Springfield Public · Bachelor's degree
$31,8192258%$25,191
7Harris - Stowe State University
Saint Louis Public · Bachelor's degree
$28,268628%$25,750
8University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg Public · Bachelor's degree
$28,238354%$24,100

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Sociologists (SOC 19-3041).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.6%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$101,690
typically Master's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningWritingActive LearningReading ComprehensionCritical Thinking

What Sociologists earn in Missouri

Jobs in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Sociology programs in Missouri.

Which Sociology program in Missouri has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Columbia College tops the list at $37,758. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Sociology program?+

Sociology is the scientific study of human society, focusing on social behavior, relationships, and cultural aspects of everyday life. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding the complexities of social interactions…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, writing, active learning, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Sociologists?+

The national job outlook is about +3.6% growth with around 300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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