Study Sociology in the United States

Sociology in the United States by degree level

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Universities for sociology in the United States

• The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (14)
• Appalachian State University (9)
• University of Georgia, Athens (8)
• University of Pennsylvania (8)
• University of California, San Diego (8)
• University of South Florida (8)
• Middle Tennessee State University (7)
• Fort Hays State University (6)
• University of Colorado, Denver (5)
• Penn State University (5)

Study Sociology in the United States: common questions

How many sociology programmes are there in the United States?

435 sociology programmes at 231 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.

How much does a sociology degree in the United States cost?

The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in sociology in the United States is 31,572 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 22,136 USD and 44,015 USD per year.

Can I study sociology in the United States in English?

Yes — 100% of the sociology programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (435 of 435).

Are any of these sociology programmes available online?

25 of the 435 programmes in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for sociology in the United States?

Master's programmes, at a median of 28,087 USD per year, against 31,572 USD for bachelor's programmes.