Best Sociology Schools Near Thomasville, GA (2026)

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

Thomasville, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs, with tuition ranging from $6,124 to $20,801 per year for indexed programs. Thomasville has a population of about 18,720. Median household income is $48,464 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning sociology-related role is Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $84,330 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Thomasville

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

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA 40.9 miles from Thomasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
49.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 72%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,361
Avg net price $10,945/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,124
Out‑of‑state$17,836
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 74

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

#2

Albany State University

Albany, GA 51.3 miles from Thomasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,674
Avg net price $11,898/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Tifton, GA 51.8 miles from Thomasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
38.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,996
Avg net price $6,842/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Georgia Southwestern State University

Americus, GA 85.1 miles from Thomasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,757
Avg net price $12,019/yr
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  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Columbus State University

Columbus, GA 128.0 miles from Thomasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,544
Avg net price $13,115/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Mercer University

Macon, GA 138.8 miles from Thomasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,354
Avg net price $23,847/yr
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  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Gordon State College

Barnesville, GA 152.8 miles from Thomasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
34.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,871
Avg net price $8,105/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, GA 161.0 miles from Thomasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
34.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,257
Avg net price $16,923/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near Thomasville

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Sociologists N/A
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $84,330
Social and Human Service Assistants $39,480
Survey Researchers $51,590
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,510
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $75,850
Social Science Research Assistants $66,620
Social and Community Service Managers $73,290

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.

Thomasville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 18,720 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $48,464 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 26.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Thomasville, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Thomasville. The closest is Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL (33.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (51.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles in Georgia are: Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($84,330), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($75,850), Social and Community Service Managers ($73,290). Wages for Thomasville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Tallahassee instead of Thomasville?

Tallahassee, FL is 31.2 miles from Thomasville 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 Thomasville an affordable place to study sociology?

Thomasville’s median household income of $48,464 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Thomasville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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 Thomasville

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

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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