Best Sociology Schools Near Pflugerville, TX (2026)

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

Pflugerville, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs, with tuition ranging from $2,550 to $67,493 per year for indexed programs. Pflugerville has a population of about 65,162. Median household income is $112,656 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area, the top-earning sociology-related role is Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $99,800 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Pflugerville

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

Austin Community College District

Austin, TX 11.0 miles from Pflugerville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
49.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,177
Avg net price $6,390/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,550
Out‑of‑state$10,590
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 127

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

#2

Southwestern University

Georgetown, TX 12.9 miles from Pflugerville
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
52.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 43%
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,878
Avg net price $29,224/yr
Tuition
In‑state$53,813
Out‑of‑state$53,813
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  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 32

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

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#3

Concordia University Texas

Austin, TX 13.9 miles from Pflugerville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,883
Avg net price $23,131/yr
Tuition
In‑state$23,500
Out‑of‑state$23,500
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 29

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

#4

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX 14.3 miles from Pflugerville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
84.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,121
Avg net price $19,857/yr
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  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 180

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Huston-Tillotson University

Austin, TX 14.8 miles from Pflugerville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,937
Avg net price $19,719/yr
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  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Saint Edward's University

Austin, TX 17.9 miles from Pflugerville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,826
Avg net price $25,578/yr
Tuition
In‑state$51,384
Out‑of‑state$51,384
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  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 56

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

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#7

Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Killeen, TX 42.6 miles from Pflugerville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Avg net price $1,300/yr
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  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Belton, TX 43.1 miles from Pflugerville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,132
Avg net price $26,106/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near Pflugerville

Pflugerville is part of the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area (BLS area code 12420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Sociologists N/A TX statewide –
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $99,800 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $101,733
Social and Human Service Assistants $49,150 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $50,102
Survey Researchers $47,330 TX statewide $48,247
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,640 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,776
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $80,460 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $82,018
Social Science Research Assistants $64,900 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $66,157
Social and Community Service Managers $80,030 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $81,580

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.

Pflugerville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 65,162 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $112,656 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 41.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 98.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Pflugerville, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Pflugerville. The closest is Austin Community College District in Austin, TX (11.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Huston-Tillotson University (14.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles near Pflugerville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles near Pflugerville are: Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($99,800), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($80,460), Social and Community Service Managers ($80,030). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Round Rock instead of Pflugerville?

Round Rock, TX is 6.1 miles from Pflugerville 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 Pflugerville an affordable place to study sociology?

Pflugerville’s median household income of $112,656 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pflugerville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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 Pflugerville

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

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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