Best Sociology Schools Near Jefferson City, MO (2026)

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

Jefferson City, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs, with tuition ranging from $25,826 to $43,635 per year for indexed programs. Jefferson City has a population of about 42,565. Median household income is $67,205 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning sociology-related role is Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $77,800 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Jefferson City

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

Jefferson City, MO 0.5 miles from Jefferson City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
28.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,463
Avg net price $19,092/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near Jefferson City

Jefferson City is part of the Jefferson City, MO metro area (BLS area code 27620). 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 $77,800 MO statewide $88,409
Social and Human Service Assistants $42,110 Jefferson City, MO $47,852
Survey Researchers $66,460 MO statewide $75,523
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,710 Jefferson City, MO $58,761
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,460 Jefferson City, MO $70,977
Social Science Research Assistants $65,940 MO statewide $74,932
Social and Community Service Managers $67,810 Jefferson City, MO $77,057

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.

Jefferson City at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 42,565 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $67,205 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 36.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 88.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Jefferson City, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Jefferson City. The closest is Lincoln University in Jefferson City, MO (0.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies (48.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles near Jefferson City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles near Jefferson City are: Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($77,800), Social and Community Service Managers ($67,810), Survey Researchers ($66,460). 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 Columbia instead of Jefferson City?

Columbia, MO is 27.5 miles from Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City an affordable place to study sociology?

Jefferson City’s median household income of $67,205 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City

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

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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