Best Sociology Schools Near Battle Ground, WA (2026)

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

Battle Ground, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs. Battle Ground has a population of about 21,293. Median household income is $100,185 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area, the top-earning sociology-related role is Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $104,090 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Battle Ground

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

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA 94.7 miles from Battle Ground
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,990
Avg net price $19,589/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Seattle University

Seattle, WA 127.1 miles from Battle Ground
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,272
Avg net price $34,662/yr
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  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA 127.6 miles from Battle Ground
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,580
Avg net price $18,476/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA 129.8 miles from Battle Ground
  • 4 year
52.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,506
Avg net price $24,488/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA 130.3 miles from Battle Ground
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
89.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,466
Avg net price $14,091/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 234

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Whitman College

Walla Walla, WA 203.3 miles from Battle Ground
  • 4 year
63.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,589
Avg net price $33,313/yr
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  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA 204.6 miles from Battle Ground
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,569
Avg net price $21,193/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA 263.3 miles from Battle Ground
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,897
Avg net price $13,886/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,586
Out‑of‑state$25,959
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 113

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near Battle Ground

Battle Ground is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area (BLS area code 38900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Sociologists $97,170 WA statewide $92,192
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $104,090 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $98,757
Social and Human Service Assistants $51,710 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,061
Survey Researchers $64,460 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,157
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $66,910 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,482
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $85,350 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $80,977
Social Science Research Assistants $59,850 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $56,784
Social and Community Service Managers $85,600 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $81,214

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.

Battle Ground at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 21,293 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $100,185 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 105.4 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Battle Ground, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Battle Ground. The closest is University of Portland in Portland, OR (16.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is George Fox University (38.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles near Battle Ground?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles near Battle Ground are: Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($104,090), Sociologists ($97,170), Social and Community Service Managers ($85,600). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Vancouver instead of Battle Ground?

Vancouver, WA is 10.1 miles from Battle Ground 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 Battle Ground an affordable place to study sociology?

Battle Ground’s median household income of $100,185 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Battle Ground while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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 Battle Ground

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

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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