Best Sociology Schools Near Willmar, MN (2026)

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

Willmar, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs. Willmar has a population of about 21,136. Median household income is $63,368 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning sociology-related role is Survey Researchers at a median $104,220 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Willmar

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

Saint Johns University

Collegeville, MN 45.1 miles from Willmar
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,786
Avg net price $25,672/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

College of Saint Benedict

Saint Joseph, MN 46.9 miles from Willmar
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,260
Avg net price $26,640/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Minnesota-Morris

Morris, MN 52.2 miles from Willmar
  • 4 year
50.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,919
Avg net price $8,837/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN 53.0 miles from Willmar
  • 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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#5

Southwest Minnesota State University

Marshall, MN 57.7 miles from Willmar
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,342
Avg net price $15,291/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, MN 76.7 miles from Willmar
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
64.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 61%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,607
Avg net price $22,900/yr
Tuition
In‑state$56,076
Out‑of‑state$56,076
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  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, MN 85.1 miles from Willmar
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,922
Avg net price $19,139/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 142

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN 89.3 miles from Willmar
  • 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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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Minnesota schools on the Minnesota sociology page.

Sociology Wages Near Willmar

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Sociologists N/A
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $87,340
Social and Human Service Assistants $49,940
Survey Researchers $104,220
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $67,450
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $87,510
Social Science Research Assistants $44,920
Social and Community Service Managers $84,220

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.

Willmar at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 21,136 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $63,368 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Willmar, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Willmar. The closest is Saint Johns University in Collegeville, MN (45.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southwest Minnesota State University (57.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles in Minnesota are: Survey Researchers ($104,220), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($87,510), Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($87,340). Wages for Willmar workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Saint Cloud instead of Willmar?

Saint Cloud, MN is 51.5 miles from Willmar 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 Willmar an affordable place to study sociology?

Willmar’s median household income of $63,368 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Willmar 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 Willmar

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

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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