Best Sociology Schools Near Auburn, NY (2026)

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

Auburn, New York has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs, with tuition ranging from $8,874 to $53,183 per year for indexed programs. Auburn has a population of about 26,475. Median household income is $49,377 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning sociology-related role is Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists at a median $98,580 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Auburn

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

Hobart William Smith Colleges

Geneva, NY 21.8 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
59.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,831
Avg net price $31,563/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 23.1 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $79,164
Avg net price $38,793/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 186

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Le Moyne College

Syracuse, NY 25.4 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
71.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 83%
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,731
Avg net price $22,277/yr
Tuition
In‑state$40,330
Out‑of‑state$40,330
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

State University of New York at Cortland

Cortland, NY 30.2 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
67.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,236
Avg net price $22,345/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,874
Out‑of‑state$18,784
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY 33.9 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
73.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $104,043
Avg net price $28,690/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 132

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY 35.6 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
67.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,548
Avg net price $33,926/yr
Tuition
In‑state$53,540
Out‑of‑state$53,540
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

State University of New York at Oswego

Oswego, NY 36.0 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,566
Avg net price $16,236/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 88

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

St. John Fisher University

Rochester, NY 49.4 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,944
Avg net price $28,945/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near Auburn

Occupation Median Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Sociologists N/A
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $97,540
Social and Human Service Assistants $47,190
Survey Researchers $86,890
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,100
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $98,580
Social Science Research Assistants $61,210
Social and Community Service Managers $95,980

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.

Auburn at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 26,475 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $49,377 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 20.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Auburn, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Auburn. The closest is Hobart William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY (21.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cornell University (33.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles in New York are: Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($98,580), Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($97,540), Social and Community Service Managers ($95,980). Wages for Auburn workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Geneva instead of Auburn?

Geneva, NY is 21.5 miles from Auburn 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 Auburn an affordable place to study sociology?

Auburn’s median household income of $49,377 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Auburn while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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 Auburn

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

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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