Best Sociology Schools Near Crystal, MN (2026)

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

Crystal, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs, with tuition ranging from $50,004 to $82,991 per year for indexed programs. Crystal has a population of about 22,685. Median household income is $86,752 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning sociology-related role is Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists at a median $97,910 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Crystal

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

Minneapolis, MN 7.5 miles from Crystal
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,020
Avg net price $16,778/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 250

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN 7.6 miles from Crystal
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,829
Avg net price $23,873/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, MN 10.6 miles from Crystal
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,739
Avg net price $29,155/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 109

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Hamline University

Saint Paul, MN 10.7 miles from Crystal
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
66.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,106
Avg net price $20,744/yr
Tuition
In‑state$50,004
Out‑of‑state$50,004
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Macalester College

Saint Paul, MN 11.6 miles from Crystal
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
63.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 29%
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,878
Avg net price $32,149/yr
Tuition
In‑state$68,104
Out‑of‑state$68,104
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN 11.6 miles from Crystal
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,282
Avg net price $19,764/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Concordia University-Saint Paul

Saint Paul, MN 11.7 miles from Crystal
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 79%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,871
Avg net price $18,462/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,600
Out‑of‑state$25,600
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN 52.5 miles from Crystal
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,813
Avg net price $13,529/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near Crystal

Crystal is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 33460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Sociologists N/A MN statewide –
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $87,340 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $83,340
Social and Human Service Assistants $49,750 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,471
Survey Researchers $87,570 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $83,559
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $70,530 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $67,300
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $97,910 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $93,426
Social Science Research Assistants $45,760 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $43,664
Social and Community Service Managers $89,990 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $85,868

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.

Crystal at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 22,685 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $86,752 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 35.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 104.8 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Crystal, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Crystal. The closest is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in Minneapolis, MN (7.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Macalester College (11.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles near Crystal?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles near Crystal are: Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($97,910), Social and Community Service Managers ($89,990), Survey Researchers ($87,570). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Minnesota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in New Hope instead of Crystal?

New Hope, MN is 1.3 miles from Crystal 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 Crystal an affordable place to study sociology?

Crystal’s median household income of $86,752 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Crystal while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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 Crystal

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

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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