Best Sociology Schools Near Lebanon, NH (2026)

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

Lebanon, New Hampshire has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs, with tuition ranging from $11,952 to $25,988 per year for indexed programs. Lebanon has a population of about 14,759. Median household income is $92,288 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 56.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Hampshire, the top-earning sociology-related role is Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $112,890 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Lebanon

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer sociology programs near Lebanon, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lebanon 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 Lebanon. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

Sort:
#1

Dartmouth College

Hanover, NH 5.1 miles from Lebanon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
82.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 95%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $97,434
Avg net price $29,519/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Colby-Sawyer College

New London, NH 20.8 miles from Lebanon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,474
Avg net price $27,431/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad
#3

New England College

Henniker, NH 38.4 miles from Lebanon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
23.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,092
Avg net price $26,972/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Keene State College

Keene, NH 49.0 miles from Lebanon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,368
Avg net price $17,887/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad
#5

Saint Anselm College

Manchester, NH 58.5 miles from Lebanon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,371
Avg net price $34,779/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Rivier University

Nashua, NH 73.8 miles from Lebanon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,248
Avg net price $28,082/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad
#7

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, NH 74.8 miles from Lebanon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,479
Avg net price $23,805/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 122

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near Lebanon

Occupation Median Annual Wage (New Hampshire, statewide)
Sociologists N/A
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $112,890
Social and Human Service Assistants $46,950
Survey Researchers N/A
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $71,010
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,570
Social Science Research Assistants $65,690
Social and Community Service Managers $82,290

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.

Lebanon at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 14,759 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $92,288 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 56.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Lebanon-Area Cities With Sociology Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Lebanon, NH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Lebanon. The closest is Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH (5.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Keene State College (49.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles in New Hampshire?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles in New Hampshire are: Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($112,890), Social and Community Service Managers ($82,290), Child, Family, and School Social Workers ($71,010). Wages for Lebanon workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Barre instead of Lebanon?

Barre, VT is 41.0 miles from Lebanon 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 Lebanon an affordable place to study sociology?

Lebanon’s median household income of $92,288 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lebanon while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Hampshire 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.

Learn More About Sociology Programs

Other Programs Available in Lebanon

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

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.

Back to Best Sociology Schools in New Hampshire (2026)