Best Sociology Schools Near Gladstone, MO (2026)

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

Gladstone, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs. Gladstone has a population of about 27,069. Median household income is $72,134 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning sociology-related role is Social and Community Service Managers at a median $78,920 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Gladstone

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

Park University

Parkville, MO 6.6 miles from Gladstone
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,309
Avg net price $21,032/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO 12.4 miles from Gladstone
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,637
Avg net price $13,310/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, MO 39.5 miles from Gladstone
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
37.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,647
Avg net price $13,251/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO 54.2 miles from Gladstone
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
54.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 64%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,560
Avg net price $14,462/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,050
Out‑of‑state$18,600
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Missouri Valley College

Marshall, MO 73.7 miles from Gladstone
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,221
Avg net price $18,086/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Fayette, MO 100.5 miles from Gladstone
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,991
Avg net price $14,601/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Fayette, MO 100.5 miles from Gladstone
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
31.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 57%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,991
Avg net price $22,766/yr
Tuition
In‑state$28,260
Out‑of‑state$28,260
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Columbia College

Columbia, MO 121.1 miles from Gladstone
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
32.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,378
Avg net price $22,715/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,826
Out‑of‑state$25,826
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near Gladstone

Gladstone is part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 28140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Sociologists N/A MO statewide –
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $76,320 Kansas City, MO-KS $82,508
Social and Human Service Assistants $45,860 Kansas City, MO-KS $49,578
Survey Researchers $69,100 Kansas City, MO-KS $74,703
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,880 Kansas City, MO-KS $53,924
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $72,580 Kansas City, MO-KS $78,465
Social Science Research Assistants $64,650 Kansas City, MO-KS $69,892
Social and Community Service Managers $78,920 Kansas City, MO-KS $85,319

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.

Gladstone at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 27,069 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $72,134 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 31.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Gladstone, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Gladstone. The closest is Park University in Parkville, MO (6.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Missouri Western State University (39.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles near Gladstone?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles near Gladstone are: Social and Community Service Managers ($78,920), Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($76,320), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($72,580). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Kansas City instead of Gladstone?

Kansas City, MO is 6.2 miles from Gladstone 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 Gladstone an affordable place to study sociology?

Gladstone’s median household income of $72,134 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gladstone while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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 Gladstone

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

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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