Best Sociology Schools Near Searcy, AR (2026)

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

Searcy, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs, with tuition ranging from $8,090 to $25,082 per year for indexed programs. Searcy has a population of about 23,115. Median household income is $50,896 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arkansas, the top-earning sociology-related role is Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists at a median $65,430 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Searcy

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

Hendrix College

Conway, AR 41.2 miles from Searcy
  • 4 year
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,376
Avg net price $24,149/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR 42.4 miles from Searcy
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,938
Avg net price $16,511/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Philander Smith University

Little Rock, AR 46.7 miles from Searcy
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,427
Avg net price $14,224/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR 49.6 miles from Searcy
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 59%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,265
Avg net price $17,248/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,748
Out‑of‑state$22,158
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  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, AR 72.4 miles from Searcy
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
51.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,617
Avg net price $12,366/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,090
Out‑of‑state$14,522
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR 79.2 miles from Searcy
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 96%
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,766
Avg net price $12,970/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,674
Out‑of‑state$14,668
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 118

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of the Ozarks

Clarksville, AR 98.9 miles from Searcy
  • 4 year
30.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,384
Avg net price $17,360/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Ouachita Baptist University

Arkadelphia, AR 107.4 miles from Searcy
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,673
Avg net price $22,409/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near Searcy

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Arkansas, statewide)
Sociologists N/A
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $62,390
Social and Human Service Assistants $36,770
Survey Researchers N/A
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $43,330
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,430
Social Science Research Assistants N/A
Social and Community Service Managers $56,100

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.

Searcy at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 23,115 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $50,896 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Searcy, AR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Searcy. The closest is Hendrix College in Conway, AR (41.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arkansas State University (72.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles in Arkansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles in Arkansas are: Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($65,430), Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($62,390), Social and Community Service Managers ($56,100). Wages for Searcy workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Cabot instead of Searcy?

Cabot, AR is 24.7 miles from Searcy 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 Searcy an affordable place to study sociology?

Searcy’s median household income of $50,896 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Searcy while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arkansas 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 Searcy

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

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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