Best Sociology Schools Near Waterville, ME (2026)

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

Waterville, Maine has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs, with tuition ranging from $13,326 to $85,420 per year for indexed programs. Waterville has a population of about 16,704. Median household income is $47,489 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Maine, the top-earning sociology-related role is Social and Community Service Managers at a median $76,160 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Waterville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer sociology programs near Waterville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Waterville 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 Waterville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Acceptance rate 7%

Graduation rate 89%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,490

Avg net price $17,180/yr

Tuition

In‑state$69,600

Out‑of‑state$69,600

Contact

4000 Mayflower Hill Drive Waterville, ME 04901-8840
(207) 859-4000
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Key stats

Retention rate: 92%
Programs offered: 45

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDS College Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near Waterville

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Maine, statewide)
Sociologists	N/A
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,010
Social and Human Service Assistants	$47,710
Survey Researchers	$47,330
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$63,290
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$71,980
Social Science Research Assistants	$50,650
Social and Community Service Managers	$76,160

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.

Waterville at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	16,704	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$47,489	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	32.2%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Waterville-Area Cities With Sociology Programs

Augusta, ME – 14.9 mi away (21,876 pop)
Lewiston, ME – 40.0 mi away (58,664 pop)
Auburn, ME – 43.0 mi away (22,948 pop)
Bangor, ME – 47.2 mi away (59,259 pop)
Portland, ME – 67.1 mi away (206,193 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Waterville, ME?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Waterville. The closest is Colby College in Waterville, ME (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Southern Maine (68.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles in Maine?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles in Maine are: Social and Community Service Managers ($76,160), Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($76,010), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($71,980). Wages for Waterville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Augusta instead of Waterville?

Augusta, ME is 14.9 miles from Waterville 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 Waterville an affordable place to study sociology?

Waterville’s median household income of $47,489 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Waterville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maine 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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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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