Best Sociology Schools Near Moline, IL (2026)

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

Moline, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs, with tuition ranging from $36,658 to $51,141 per year for indexed programs. Moline has a population of about 42,235. Median household income is $63,959 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Illinois, the top-earning sociology-related role is Sociologists at a median $140,770 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Moline

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

Monmouth College

Monmouth, IL 39.9 miles from Moline
  • 4 year
42.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,110
Avg net price $17,133/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Western Illinois University

Macomb, IL 70.8 miles from Moline
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,163
Avg net price $12,937/yr
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  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Bradley University

Peoria, IL 70.9 miles from Moline
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,852
Avg net price $22,719/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 97

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Eureka College

Eureka, IL 82.8 miles from Moline
  • 4 year
37.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,641
Avg net price $17,349/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL 94.3 miles from Moline
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,808
Avg net price $13,391/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Illinois State University

Normal, IL 103.2 miles from Moline
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
71.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,117
Avg net price $19,398/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,144
Out‑of‑state$28,210
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  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 112

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Illinois Wesleyan University

Bloomington, IL 104.0 miles from Moline
  • 4 year
62.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,871
Avg net price $28,199/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Aurora University

Aurora, IL 112.2 miles from Moline
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,709
Avg net price $18,838/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near Moline

Moline is part of the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area (BLS area code 19340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Sociologists $140,770 IL statewide $157,991
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $82,610 IL statewide $92,716
Social and Human Service Assistants $39,790 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $44,658
Survey Researchers $54,080 IL statewide $60,696
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,640 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $65,814
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $71,590 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $80,348
Social Science Research Assistants $64,890 IL statewide $72,828
Social and Community Service Managers $66,300 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $74,411

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.

Moline at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 42,235 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $63,959 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Moline, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Moline. The closest is Eastern Iowa Community College District in Davenport, IA (5.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cornell College (57.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles near Moline?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles near Moline are: Sociologists ($140,770), Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($82,610), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($71,590). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Illinois statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Rock Island instead of Moline?

Rock Island, IL is 4.8 miles from Moline 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 Moline an affordable place to study sociology?

Moline’s median household income of $63,959 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Moline while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Illinois 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 Moline

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

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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