Best Sociology Schools Near Franklin, NJ (2026)

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

Franklin, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs, with tuition ranging from $37,732 to $54,204 per year for indexed programs. Franklin has a population of about 4,938. Median household income is $90,152 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning sociology-related role is Social and Community Service Managers at a median $100,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Franklin

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

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, NJ 21.7 miles from Franklin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,541
Avg net price $18,173/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Centenary University

Hackettstown, NJ 22.2 miles from Franklin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
57.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 83%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,726
Avg net price $20,503/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,732
Out‑of‑state$37,732
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Wayne, NJ 23.2 miles from Franklin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,780
Avg net price $18,745/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Saint Elizabeth University

Morristown, NJ 24.0 miles from Franklin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,038
Avg net price $23,125/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus

Madison, NJ 24.6 miles from Franklin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,273
Avg net price $22,829/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,004
Out‑of‑state$38,004
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Caldwell University

Caldwell, NJ 25.3 miles from Franklin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,843
Avg net price $24,691/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Drew University

Madison, NJ 25.5 miles from Franklin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
72.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 68%
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,646
Avg net price $24,280/yr
Tuition
In‑state$47,100
Out‑of‑state$47,100
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ 26.7 miles from Franklin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,415
Avg net price $15,566/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near Franklin

Franklin is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Sociologists N/A NJ statewide –
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $99,850 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $88,677
Social and Human Service Assistants $47,860 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $42,504
Survey Researchers $87,620 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $77,815
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $66,540 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,094
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $100,520 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $89,272
Social Science Research Assistants $65,330 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $58,020
Social and Community Service Managers $100,570 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $89,316

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.

Franklin at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 4,938 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $90,152 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 19.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 112.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Franklin, NJ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Franklin. The closest is Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah, NJ (21.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus (24.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles near Franklin?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles near Franklin are: Social and Community Service Managers ($100,570), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($100,520), Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($99,850). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Middletown instead of Franklin?

Middletown, NY is 24.7 miles from Franklin 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 Franklin an affordable place to study sociology?

Franklin’s median household income of $90,152 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Franklin while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Jersey 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 Franklin

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

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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