Best Sociology Schools Near Martinsville, VA (2026)

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

Martinsville, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs, with tuition ranging from $21,000 to $53,460 per year for indexed programs. Martinsville has a population of about 13,584. Median household income is $42,434 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Virginia, the top-earning sociology-related role is Social and Community Service Managers at a median $94,970 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Martinsville

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

Averett University

Danville, VA 26.0 miles from Martinsville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
39.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 57%
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,516
Avg net price $22,925/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,550
Out‑of‑state$38,550
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  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 36

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

#2

Roanoke College

Salem, VA 43.6 miles from Martinsville
  • 4 year
51.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,047
Avg net price $24,503/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Hollins University

Roanoke, VA 46.6 miles from Martinsville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,075
Avg net price $20,896/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA 48.8 miles from Martinsville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $81,698
Avg net price $24,953/yr
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  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 153

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Radford University

Radford, VA 49.2 miles from Martinsville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,739
Avg net price $14,578/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, VA 62.2 miles from Martinsville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,380
Avg net price $22,235/yr
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  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Randolph College

Lynchburg, VA 64.6 miles from Martinsville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,409
Avg net price $15,921/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Longwood University

Farmville, VA 91.4 miles from Martinsville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,347
Avg net price $19,066/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near Martinsville

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Virginia, statewide)
Sociologists N/A
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $78,120
Social and Human Service Assistants $43,450
Survey Researchers N/A
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,330
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $76,980
Social Science Research Assistants $53,260
Social and Community Service Managers $94,970

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.

Martinsville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 13,584 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $42,434 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Martinsville, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Martinsville. The closest is Averett University in Danville, VA (26.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Roanoke College (43.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles in Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles in Virginia are: Social and Community Service Managers ($94,970), Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($78,120), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($76,980). Wages for Martinsville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Danville instead of Martinsville?

Danville, VA is 26.1 miles from Martinsville 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 Martinsville an affordable place to study sociology?

Martinsville’s median household income of $42,434 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Martinsville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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 Martinsville

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

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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