Best Sociology Schools Near Warren, OH (2026)

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

Warren, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs, with tuition ranging from $36,600 to $49,276 per year for indexed programs. Warren has a population of about 39,057. Median household income is $36,955 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.3% 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 Warren

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

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH 12.8 miles from Warren
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,544
Avg net price $12,767/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Hiram College

Hiram, OH 17.7 miles from Warren
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,311
Avg net price $21,058/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Mount Union

Alliance, OH 27.7 miles from Warren
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,217
Avg net price $23,280/yr
Tuition
In‑state$36,600
Out‑of‑state$36,600
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 28.0 miles from Warren
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 181

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 37.8 miles from Warren
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 159

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Walsh University

North Canton, OH 38.3 miles from Warren
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,764
Avg net price $20,493/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

John Carroll University

University Heights, OH 40.9 miles from Warren
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,860
Avg net price $28,746/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH 45.1 miles from Warren
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $87,989
Avg net price $41,190/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 133

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 Warren

Warren is part of the Youngstown-Warren, OH metro area (BLS area code 49660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Sociologists $78,850 OH statewide $90,217
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $79,690 OH statewide $91,178
Social and Human Service Assistants $36,960 Youngstown-Warren, OH $42,288
Survey Researchers $57,630 OH statewide $65,938
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,570 Youngstown-Warren, OH $54,428
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,700 Youngstown-Warren, OH $68,307
Social Science Research Assistants $50,330 OH statewide $57,586
Social and Community Service Managers $60,570 Youngstown-Warren, OH $69,302

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.

Warren at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 39,057 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $36,955 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 15.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 87.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Warren, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Warren. The closest is Youngstown State University in Youngstown, OH (12.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Mount Union (27.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles near Warren?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles near Warren are: Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($79,690), Sociologists ($78,850), Social and Community Service Managers ($60,570). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Youngstown instead of Warren?

Youngstown, OH is 13.1 miles from Warren 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 Warren an affordable place to study sociology?

Warren’s median household income of $36,955 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Warren 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 Warren

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

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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