Best Sociology Schools Near Natchez, MS (2026)

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

Natchez, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs. Natchez has a population of about 14,207. Median household income is $35,613 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning sociology-related role is Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $70,860 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Natchez

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

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS 82.7 miles from Natchez
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,485
Avg net price $27,712/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Jackson State University

Jackson, MS 86.5 miles from Natchez
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
27.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,060
Avg net price $23,836/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo, MS 93.2 miles from Natchez
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
35.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,724
Avg net price $17,043/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS 122.1 miles from Natchez
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,140
Avg net price $21,708/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, MS 191.6 miles from Natchez
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,772
Avg net price $4,608/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS 200.8 miles from Natchez
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,513
Avg net price $17,595/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Mississippi

University, MS 222.5 miles from Natchez
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,994
Avg net price $13,314/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 124

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Rust College

Holly Springs, MS 250.0 miles from Natchez
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,275
Avg net price $12,587/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near Natchez

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Mississippi, statewide)
Sociologists N/A
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $70,860
Social and Human Service Assistants $31,200
Survey Researchers N/A
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,530
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $56,640
Social Science Research Assistants N/A
Social and Community Service Managers $67,330

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.

Natchez at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 14,207 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $35,613 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Natchez, MS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Natchez. The closest is Southern University and A & M College in Baton Rouge, LA (71.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southeastern Louisiana University (89.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles in Mississippi?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles in Mississippi are: Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($70,860), Social and Community Service Managers ($67,330), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($56,640). Wages for Natchez workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Vicksburg instead of Natchez?

Vicksburg, MS is 61.0 miles from Natchez 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 Natchez an affordable place to study sociology?

Natchez’s median household income of $35,613 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Natchez while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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 Natchez

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

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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