Best Sociology Schools Near El Mirage, AZ (2026)

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

El Mirage, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs, with tuition ranging from $2,358 to $18,040 per year for indexed programs. El Mirage has a population of about 35,823. Median household income is $74,764 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the top-earning sociology-related role is Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $92,340 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to El Mirage

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer sociology programs near El Mirage, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from El Mirage 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 El Mirage. 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

Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ 8.0 miles from El Mirage
  • 4 year
42.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,108
Avg net price $11,650/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ 15.7 miles from El Mirage
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,870
Avg net price $12,055/yr
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  • Programs offered: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Paradise Valley Community College

Phoenix, AZ 18.7 miles from El Mirage
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,196
Avg net price $12,180/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, AZ 21.4 miles from El Mirage
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,147
Avg net price $13,339/yr
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  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

South Mountain Community College

Phoenix, AZ 22.2 miles from El Mirage
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
38.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 16%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,825
Avg net price $12,780/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,358
Out‑of‑state$8,958
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  • Programs offered: 47

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Rio Salado College

Tempe, AZ 23.7 miles from El Mirage
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,015
Avg net price $8,341/yr
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  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Arizona State University Digital Immersion

Scottsdale, AZ 24.8 miles from El Mirage
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
61.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,668
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 140

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, AZ 25.6 miles from El Mirage
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,668
Avg net price $14,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 305

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near El Mirage

El Mirage is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area (BLS area code 38060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Sociologists N/A AZ statewide –
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $92,340 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $89,390
Social and Human Service Assistants $43,230 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $41,849
Survey Researchers $59,210 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $57,318
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,150 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $48,548
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $74,590 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $72,207
Social Science Research Assistants $64,290 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $62,236
Social and Community Service Managers $79,200 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $76,670

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.

El Mirage at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 35,823 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $74,764 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 14.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.3 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near El Mirage, AZ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near El Mirage. The closest is Estrella Mountain Community College in Avondale, AZ (7.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is GateWay Community College (21.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles near El Mirage?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles near El Mirage are: Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($92,340), Social and Community Service Managers ($79,200), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($74,590). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Glendale instead of El Mirage?

Glendale, AZ is 5.9 miles from El Mirage 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.

Is El Mirage an affordable place to study sociology?

El Mirage’s median household income of $74,764 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in El Mirage while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

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 El Mirage

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

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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