Best Sociology Schools Near Somerset, KY (2026)

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

Somerset, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs, with tuition ranging from $10,320 to $23,735 per year for indexed programs. Somerset has a population of about 12,108. Median household income is $32,910 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning sociology-related role is Sociologists at a median $136,870 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Somerset

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

Berea College

Berea, KY 38.1 miles from Somerset
  • 4 year
55.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,150
Avg net price $6,106/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Union Commonwealth University

Barbourville, KY 42.3 miles from Somerset
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,002
Avg net price $21,311/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY 44.6 miles from Somerset
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,583
Avg net price $19,341/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY 48.6 miles from Somerset
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
52.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,795
Avg net price $11,040/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,320
Out‑of‑state$21,230
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  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 118

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

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#5

Asbury University

Wilmore, KY 54.0 miles from Somerset
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,368
Avg net price $21,401/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY 66.4 miles from Somerset
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,025
Avg net price $18,851/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,502
Out‑of‑state$34,140
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 217

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

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#7

Transylvania University

Lexington, KY 67.4 miles from Somerset
  • 4 year
56.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,705
Avg net price $21,913/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Georgetown College

Georgetown, KY 77.9 miles from Somerset
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
50.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,074
Avg net price $14,095/yr
Tuition
In‑state$42,840
Out‑of‑state$42,840
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 38

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

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

Sociology Wages Near Somerset

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
Sociologists $136,870
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $61,260
Social and Human Service Assistants $37,440
Survey Researchers N/A
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,100
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,480
Social Science Research Assistants $66,390
Social and Community Service Managers $76,960

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.

Somerset at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 12,108 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $32,910 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 16.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Somerset, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Somerset. The closest is Berea College in Berea, KY (38.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Asbury University (54.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles in Kentucky?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles in Kentucky are: Sociologists ($136,870), Social and Community Service Managers ($76,960), Social Science Research Assistants ($66,390). Wages for Somerset workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in London instead of Somerset?

London, KY is 29.3 miles from Somerset 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 Somerset an affordable place to study sociology?

Somerset’s median household income of $32,910 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Somerset while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky 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 Somerset

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

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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