Best Sociology Schools Near Nixa, MO (2026)

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

Nixa, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs. Nixa has a population of about 24,131. Median household income is $80,491 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.8% 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 Nixa

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

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO 10.6 miles from Nixa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,827
Avg net price $17,613/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 200

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies

Springfield, MO 12.0 miles from Nixa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,694
Avg net price $10,566/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 47%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout, MO 29.9 miles from Nixa
  • 4 year
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,592
Avg net price $6,100/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Missouri Southern State University

Joplin, MO 64.3 miles from Nixa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,620
Avg net price $12,007/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO 120.8 miles from Nixa
  • 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

#6

Lincoln University

Jefferson City, MO 121.7 miles from Nixa
  • 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

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#7

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO 141.4 miles from Nixa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,403
Avg net price $20,268/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 156

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Columbia College

Columbia, MO 142.3 miles from Nixa
  • 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 Nixa

Nixa is part of the Springfield, MO metro area (BLS area code 44180). 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 $87,810
Social and Human Service Assistants $38,840 Springfield, MO $43,837
Survey Researchers $66,460 MO statewide $75,011
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,980 Springfield, MO $54,153
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,280 Springfield, MO $64,650
Social Science Research Assistants $65,940 MO statewide $74,424
Social and Community Service Managers $72,820 Springfield, MO $82,190

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.

Nixa at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 24,131 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $80,491 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 34.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 88.6 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Nixa, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Nixa. The closest is Missouri State University-Springfield in Springfield, MO (10.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pittsburg State University (81.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles near Nixa?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles near Nixa are: Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($77,800), Social and Community Service Managers ($72,820), 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 Springfield instead of Nixa?

Springfield, MO is 10.3 miles from Nixa 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 Nixa an affordable place to study sociology?

Nixa’s median household income of $80,491 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nixa 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 Nixa

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

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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