Best Sociology Schools Near Findlay, OH (2026)

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

Findlay, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs. Findlay has a population of about 40,280. Median household income is $57,344 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning sociology-related role is Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $79,690 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Findlay

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

Ohio Northern University

Ada, OH 21.7 miles from Findlay
  • 4 year
65.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,928
Avg net price $24,478/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH 22.8 miles from Findlay
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,896
Avg net price $24,022/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 139

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH 42.5 miles from Findlay
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,632
Avg net price $17,249/yr
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  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 155

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus

Mansfield, OH 57.9 miles from Findlay
  • 4 year
29.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $16,197/yr
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  • Retention rate: 33%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH 59.8 miles from Findlay
  • 4 year
53.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,624
Avg net price $20,897/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Otterbein University

Westerville, OH 73.5 miles from Findlay
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,313
Avg net price $19,237/yr
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  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH 75.8 miles from Findlay
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
57.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 34%
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,343
Avg net price $38,645/yr
Tuition
In‑state$67,366
Out‑of‑state$67,366
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  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Wittenberg University

Springfield, OH 77.4 miles from Findlay
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,947
Avg net price $18,649/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near Findlay

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Sociologists $78,850
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $79,690
Social and Human Service Assistants $38,390
Survey Researchers $57,630
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,520
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $72,790
Social Science Research Assistants $50,330
Social and Community Service Managers $73,890

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.

Findlay at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 40,280 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $57,344 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Findlay, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Findlay. The closest is Ohio Northern University in Ada, OH (21.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus (57.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles in Ohio are: Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($79,690), Sociologists ($78,850), Social and Community Service Managers ($73,890). Wages for Findlay workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Bowling Green instead of Findlay?

Bowling Green, OH is 22.9 miles from Findlay 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 Findlay an affordable place to study sociology?

Findlay’s median household income of $57,344 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Findlay while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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 Findlay

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

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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