Best Sociology Schools Near Montgomery, AL (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Montgomery, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs, with tuition ranging from $12,890 to $34,922 per year for indexed programs. Montgomery has a population of about 195,818. In Alabama, the top-earning sociology-related role is Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $73,670 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Montgomery

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer sociology programs near Montgomery, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Montgomery city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Montgomery. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, AL 33.1 miles from Montgomery
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,641
Avg net price $35,013/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Troy University

Troy, AL 41.9 miles from Montgomery
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,062
Avg net price $16,527/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Auburn University

Auburn, AL 48.7 miles from Montgomery
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
76.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 46%
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,337
Avg net price $24,323/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,890
Out‑of‑state$34,922
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 151

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL 62.9 miles from Montgomery
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,957
Avg net price $17,683/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Talladega College

Talladega, AL 75.6 miles from Montgomery
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
29.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,229
Avg net price $15,560/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Samford University

Birmingham, AL 83.0 miles from Montgomery
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,469
Avg net price $32,622/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 85.8 miles from Montgomery
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,501
Avg net price $18,749/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,098
Out‑of‑state$22,562
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL 106.0 miles from Montgomery
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,235
Avg net price $14,279/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama sociology page.

Sociology Wages Near Montgomery

Montgomery is part of the Montgomery, AL metro area (BLS area code 33860). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Sociologists N/A AL statewide –
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $73,670 AL statewide $82,129
Social and Human Service Assistants $35,150 Montgomery, AL $39,186
Survey Researchers N/A AL statewide –
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,240 Montgomery, AL $56,009
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,240 Montgomery, AL $68,272
Social Science Research Assistants $53,080 AL statewide $59,175
Social and Community Service Managers $70,900 Montgomery, AL $79,041

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Montgomery at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Montgomery, AL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Montgomery. The closest is Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, AL (33.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Talladega College (75.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles near Montgomery?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles near Montgomery are: Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($73,670), Social and Community Service Managers ($70,900), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($61,240). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Prattville instead of Montgomery?

Prattville, AL is 13.5 miles from Montgomery and has its own set of local sociology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Montgomery

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Montgomery:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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