Best Sociology Schools Near Southgate, MI (2026)

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

Southgate, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs. Southgate has a population of about 29,551. Median household income is $64,635 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning sociology-related role is Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $94,820 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Southgate

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

Dearborn, MI 7.9 miles from Southgate
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 93

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI 8.4 miles from Southgate
  • 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

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#3

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI 12.7 miles from Southgate
  • 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

#4

Madonna University

Livonia, MI 16.0 miles from Southgate
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 21.8 miles from Southgate
  • 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

#6

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI 27.5 miles from Southgate
  • 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

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#7

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI 32.5 miles from Southgate
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,612
Avg net price $9,120/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, MI 61.4 miles from Southgate
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,230
Avg net price $7,007/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 80

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 Southgate

Southgate is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area (BLS area code 19820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Sociologists $88,040 MI statewide $87,777
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $94,820 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $94,536
Social and Human Service Assistants $42,600 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $42,473
Survey Researchers $83,190 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $82,941
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,270 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $59,093
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $77,100 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $76,869
Social Science Research Assistants $62,670 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $62,483
Social and Community Service Managers $86,450 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $86,191

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.

Southgate at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 29,551 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $64,635 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.3 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Southgate, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Southgate. The closest is University of Michigan-Dearborn in Dearborn, MI (7.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern Michigan University (21.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles near Southgate?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles near Southgate are: Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($94,820), Sociologists ($88,040), Social and Community Service Managers ($86,450). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Wyandotte instead of Southgate?

Wyandotte, MI is 2.6 miles from Southgate 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 Southgate an affordable place to study sociology?

Southgate’s median household income of $64,635 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Southgate 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 Southgate

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

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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