Best Sociology Schools Near Leavenworth, KS (2026)

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

Leavenworth, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs. Leavenworth has a population of about 37,176. Median household income is $71,239 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning sociology-related role is Social and Community Service Managers at a median $78,920 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Leavenworth

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

Benedictine College

Atchison, KS 20.0 miles from Leavenworth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,175
Avg net price $27,891/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS 30.5 miles from Leavenworth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,945
Avg net price $18,059/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 183

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

MidAmerica Nazarene University

Olathe, KS 31.8 miles from Leavenworth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,972
Avg net price $32,165/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Baker University

Baldwin City, KS 40.1 miles from Leavenworth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,855
Avg net price $25,301/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Washburn University

Topeka, KS 46.2 miles from Leavenworth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,774
Avg net price $15,280/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ottawa University-Ottawa

Ottawa, KS 52.9 miles from Leavenworth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,552
Avg net price $27,963/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS 89.1 miles from Leavenworth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,262
Avg net price $19,406/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 163

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Emporia State University

Emporia, KS 92.1 miles from Leavenworth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,601
Avg net price $16,261/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near Leavenworth

Leavenworth is part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 28140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Sociologists N/A KS statewide –
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $76,320 Kansas City, MO-KS $82,508
Social and Human Service Assistants $45,860 Kansas City, MO-KS $49,578
Survey Researchers $69,100 Kansas City, MO-KS $74,703
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,880 Kansas City, MO-KS $53,924
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $72,580 Kansas City, MO-KS $78,465
Social Science Research Assistants $64,650 Kansas City, MO-KS $69,892
Social and Community Service Managers $78,920 Kansas City, MO-KS $85,319

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.

Leavenworth at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 37,176 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $71,239 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 33.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Leavenworth, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Leavenworth. The closest is Park University in Parkville, MO (16.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Missouri Western State University (31.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles near Leavenworth?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles near Leavenworth are: Social and Community Service Managers ($78,920), Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($76,320), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($72,580). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Kansas City instead of Leavenworth?

Kansas City, KS is 16.8 miles from Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth an affordable place to study sociology?

Leavenworth’s median household income of $71,239 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Leavenworth while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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 Leavenworth

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

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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