Best Sociology Schools Near Morristown, TN (2026)

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

Morristown, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs, with tuition ranging from $34,700 to $49,024 per year for indexed programs. Morristown has a population of about 30,983. Median household income is $44,811 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Morristown, TN metro area, the top-earning sociology-related role is Social and Community Service Managers at a median $80,880 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Morristown

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

Carson-Newman University

Jefferson City, TN 12.1 miles from Morristown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,382
Avg net price $20,251/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,700
Out‑of‑state$34,700
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN 39.1 miles from Morristown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,249
Avg net price $18,976/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 143

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Maryville College

Maryville, TN 48.6 miles from Morristown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,279
Avg net price $19,360/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN 52.4 miles from Morristown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,859
Avg net price $15,983/yr
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  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 97

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Lee University

Cleveland, TN 113.7 miles from Morristown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,222
Avg net price $18,878/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 91

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, TN 122.9 miles from Morristown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,501
Avg net price $14,246/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN 172.8 miles from Morristown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,541
Avg net price $13,359/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Belmont University

Nashville, TN 195.0 miles from Morristown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
61.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,930
Avg net price $33,147/yr
Tuition
In‑state$42,540
Out‑of‑state$42,540
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near Morristown

Morristown is part of the Morristown, TN metro area (BLS area code 34100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Sociologists N/A TN statewide –
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $77,370 TN statewide $89,549
Social and Human Service Assistants $36,000 Morristown, TN $41,667
Survey Researchers $66,900 TN statewide $77,431
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,090 Morristown, TN $67,234
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,410 Morristown, TN $72,234
Social Science Research Assistants $46,410 TN statewide $53,715
Social and Community Service Managers $80,880 Morristown, TN $93,611

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.

Morristown at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 30,983 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $44,811 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 14.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 86.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Morristown, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Morristown. The closest is Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, TN (12.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Union Commonwealth University (56.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles near Morristown?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles near Morristown are: Social and Community Service Managers ($80,880), Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($77,370), Survey Researchers ($66,900). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Sevierville instead of Morristown?

Sevierville, TN is 26.5 miles from Morristown 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 Morristown an affordable place to study sociology?

Morristown’s median household income of $44,811 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Morristown while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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 Morristown

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

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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