Best Sociology Schools Near Wisconsin Rapids, WI (2026)

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

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs. Wisconsin Rapids has a population of about 18,756. Median household income is $54,116 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning sociology-related role is Survey Researchers at a median $92,660 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Wisconsin Rapids

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer sociology programs near Wisconsin Rapids, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Wisconsin Rapids 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 Wisconsin Rapids. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

Sort:
#1

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI 15.7 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,021
Avg net price $14,559/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ripon College

Ripon, WI 61.8 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • 4 year
46.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,902
Avg net price $20,216/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad
#3

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI 68.1 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,548
Avg net price $14,305/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 102

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

La Crosse, WI 80.3 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,378
Avg net price $16,210/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad
#5

Saint Norbert College

De Pere, WI 86.8 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • 4 year
56.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,363
Avg net price $26,172/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI 87.1 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,561
Avg net price $16,550/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad
#7

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI 93.4 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,792
Avg net price $17,354/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 246

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Edgewood College

Madison, WI 94.5 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
56.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,728
Avg net price $26,113/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,860
Out‑of‑state$35,860
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad

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

Sociology Wages Near Wisconsin Rapids

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Wisconsin, statewide)
Sociologists N/A
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $84,960
Social and Human Service Assistants $47,500
Survey Researchers $92,660
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,280
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,800
Social Science Research Assistants $48,090
Social and Community Service Managers $82,130

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.

Wisconsin Rapids at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 18,756 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $54,116 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 16.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Wisconsin Rapids-Area Cities With Sociology Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Wisconsin Rapids, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Wisconsin Rapids. The closest is University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in Stevens Point, WI (15.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Norbert College (86.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles in Wisconsin?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles in Wisconsin are: Survey Researchers ($92,660), Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($84,960), Social and Community Service Managers ($82,130). Wages for Wisconsin Rapids workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Stevens Point instead of Wisconsin Rapids?

Stevens Point, WI is 16.3 miles from Wisconsin Rapids 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 Wisconsin Rapids an affordable place to study sociology?

Wisconsin Rapids’s median household income of $54,116 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wisconsin Rapids while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin 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.

Learn More About Sociology Programs

Other Programs Available in Wisconsin Rapids

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

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.

Back to Best Sociology Schools in Wisconsin: Online Programs (2026)