Best Sociology Schools Near Bloomsburg, PA (2026)

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

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs, with tuition ranging from $43,496 to $83,756 per year for indexed programs. Bloomsburg has a population of about 12,906. Median household income is $49,096 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning sociology-related role is Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $99,660 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Bloomsburg

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

Bloomsburg, PA 0.6 miles from Bloomsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,416
Avg net price $15,699/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near Bloomsburg

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Sociologists N/A
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $99,660
Social and Human Service Assistants $44,050
Survey Researchers $63,310
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,820
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $68,760
Social Science Research Assistants $54,610
Social and Community Service Managers $75,280

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.

Bloomsburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 12,906 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $49,096 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 33.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Bloomsburg, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Bloomsburg. The closest is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania in Bloomsburg, PA (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is King’s College (34.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles in Pennsylvania?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($99,660), Social and Community Service Managers ($75,280), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($68,760). Wages for Bloomsburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Shamokin instead of Bloomsburg?

Shamokin, PA is 15.7 miles from Bloomsburg 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 Bloomsburg an affordable place to study sociology?

Bloomsburg’s median household income of $49,096 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bloomsburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Bloomsburg

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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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