Best Sociology Schools Near Coral Gables, FL (2026)

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

Coral Gables, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs, with tuition ranging from $34,350 to $50,778 per year for indexed programs. Coral Gables has a population of about 49,243. Median household income is $130,803 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 71.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning sociology-related role is Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $80,750 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Coral Gables

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

Coral Gables, FL 1.3 miles from Coral Gables
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,328
Avg net price $37,244/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 187

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near Coral Gables

Coral Gables is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 33100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Sociologists $46,950 FL statewide $41,112
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $80,750 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $70,709
Social and Human Service Assistants $45,370 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $39,729
Survey Researchers N/A FL statewide –
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,710 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $52,285
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $78,990 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $69,168
Social Science Research Assistants $50,800 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $44,483
Social and Community Service Managers $79,240 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $69,387

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.

Coral Gables at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 49,243 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $130,803 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 71.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 114.2 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Coral Gables, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Coral Gables. The closest is University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL (1.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Nova Southeastern University (26.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles near Coral Gables?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles near Coral Gables are: Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($80,750), Social and Community Service Managers ($79,240), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($78,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Palmetto Bay instead of Coral Gables?

Palmetto Bay, FL is 6.5 miles from Coral Gables 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 Coral Gables an affordable place to study sociology?

Coral Gables’s median household income of $130,803 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Coral Gables while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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 Coral Gables

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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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