Best Sociology Schools Near Adrian, MI (2026)

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

Adrian, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs. Adrian has a population of about 20,493. Median household income is $42,851 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning sociology-related role is Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $102,870 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Adrian

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

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI 30.6 miles from Adrian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
93.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,648
Avg net price $13,138/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 206

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 32.4 miles from Adrian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,793
Avg net price $15,407/yr
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  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 156

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, MI 33.7 miles from Adrian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,732
Avg net price $19,353/yr
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  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Albion College

Albion, MI 43.2 miles from Adrian
  • 4 year
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,799
Avg net price $14,301/yr
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  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Madonna University

Livonia, MI 46.9 miles from Adrian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,058
Avg net price $17,755/yr
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  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn, MI 50.7 miles from Adrian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,649
Avg net price $9,492/yr
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  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 93

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI 50.8 miles from Adrian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,795
Avg net price $660/yr
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  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI 59.2 miles from Adrian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,493
Avg net price $12,766/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 160

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near Adrian

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide)
Sociologists $88,040
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $102,870
Social and Human Service Assistants $39,160
Survey Researchers $101,550
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,270
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,780
Social Science Research Assistants $60,210
Social and Community Service Managers $85,500

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.

Adrian at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,493 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $42,851 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Adrian, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Adrian. The closest is University of Toledo in Toledo, OH (27.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Owens Community College (33.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles in Michigan?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles in Michigan are: Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($102,870), Survey Researchers ($101,550), Sociologists ($88,040). Wages for Adrian workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Toledo instead of Adrian?

Toledo, OH is 28.9 miles from Adrian 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 Adrian an affordable place to study sociology?

Adrian’s median household income of $42,851 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Adrian while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 Adrian

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

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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