Best Sociology Schools Near Rockledge, FL (2026)

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

Rockledge, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs, with tuition ranging from $6,368 to $72,533 per year for indexed programs. Rockledge has a population of about 28,279. Median household income is $83,009 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area, the top-earning sociology-related role is Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists at a median $73,350 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Rockledge

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

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL 34.5 miles from Rockledge
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
80.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,308
Avg net price $10,411/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,368
Out‑of‑state$22,467
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Rollins College

Winter Park, FL 42.0 miles from Rockledge
  • 4 year
53.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,295
Avg net price $34,732/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Stetson University

DeLand, FL 60.3 miles from Rockledge
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
56.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 72%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,642
Avg net price $19,372/yr
Tuition
In‑state$57,410
Out‑of‑state$57,410
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 65

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

#4

Bethune-Cookman University

Daytona Beach, FL 64.0 miles from Rockledge
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
35.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,518
Avg net price $12,030/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,794
Out‑of‑state$14,794
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 30

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

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#5

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL 92.8 miles from Rockledge
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,364
Avg net price $21,293/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL 103.9 miles from Rockledge
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 43%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,743
Avg net price $9,812/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,410
Out‑of‑state$17,324
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 151

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

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#7

The University of Tampa

Tampa, FL 108.7 miles from Rockledge
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,436
Avg net price $36,211/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,408
Out‑of‑state$34,408
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 73

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

#8

Flagler College

Saint Augustine, FL 114.2 miles from Rockledge
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,483
Avg net price $30,525/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near Rockledge

Rockledge is part of the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area (BLS area code 37340). 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 $46,950
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $63,470 FL statewide $63,470
Social and Human Service Assistants $41,650 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $41,650
Survey Researchers N/A FL statewide –
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,240 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $50,240
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $73,350 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $73,350
Social Science Research Assistants $50,700 FL statewide $50,700
Social and Community Service Managers $66,200 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $66,200

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.

Rockledge at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 28,279 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $83,009 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 34.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.0 (at U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Rockledge, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Rockledge. The closest is University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL (34.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Leo University (92.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles near Rockledge?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles near Rockledge are: Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($73,350), Social and Community Service Managers ($66,200), Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($63,470). 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 Melbourne instead of Rockledge?

Melbourne, FL is 14.9 miles from Rockledge 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 Rockledge an affordable place to study sociology?

Rockledge’s median household income of $83,009 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rockledge 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 Rockledge

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

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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