Best Sociology Schools Near Orem, UT (2026)

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

Orem, Utah has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs. Orem has a population of about 97,048. Median household income is $81,292 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 42.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Utah, the top-earning sociology-related role is Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $99,350 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Orem

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

Orem, UT 1.5 miles from Orem
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,486
Avg net price $6,376/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 160

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near Orem

Orem is part of the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metro area (BLS area code 39340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Utah statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Sociologists N/A UT statewide –
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $99,350 UT statewide $101,171
Social and Human Service Assistants $41,600 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $42,363
Survey Researchers $79,090 UT statewide $80,540
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,410 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $58,462
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,960 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $64,114
Social Science Research Assistants N/A UT statewide –
Social and Community Service Managers $79,330 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $80,784

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.

Orem at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 97,048 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $81,292 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 42.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 98.2 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Orem, UT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Orem. The closest is Utah Valley University in Orem, UT (1.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Utah (33.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles near Orem?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles near Orem are: Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($99,350), Social and Community Service Managers ($79,330), Survey Researchers ($79,090). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Utah statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Provo instead of Orem?

Provo, UT is 4.6 miles from Orem 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 Orem an affordable place to study sociology?

Orem’s median household income of $81,292 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Orem while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Utah 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 Orem

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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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