Best Sociology Schools in Indiana

Indiana has 12 colleges offering Sociology programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 364 recent graduates. Graduates in Indiana earn $34,521 on average within two years — 9% above the national average of $31,633, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

Schools in IN

$34,521

IN Avg. Earnings

$31,633

National Avg.

593

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Sociology in Indiana

Public Schools (8)

$33,085

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (4)

$38,350

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $5,265 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Sociology Schools in Indiana, Ranked by Earnings

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN · Private

$39,009

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 12.4%

Franklin College

Franklin, IN · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 70.6%

Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, IN · Public

$30,891

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,751

Graduates: 53

Acceptance: 80.4%

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN · Public

$36,070

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,811

Graduates: 125

Acceptance: 50.3%

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, IN · Public

$32,711

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,090

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 94.7%

Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, IN · Public

$30,554

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,032

Graduates: 46

Acceptance: 70.6%

Indiana University-Southeast

New Albany, IN · Public

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,462

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 83.1%

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN · Public

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,440

Graduates: 46

Acceptance: 81.4%

Hanover College

Hanover, IN · Private

Ball State University

Muncie, IN · Public

$33,565

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,383

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 71.6%

#11

Indiana University-Kokomo

Kokomo, IN · Public

DePauw University

Greencastle, IN · Private

$36,312

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $46,689

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 54.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Sociology in Indiana?

University of Notre Dame ranks #1 for Sociology in Indiana with median graduate earnings of $39,009 within two years of graduation. There are 12 schools offering Sociology programs in the state.

How much do Sociology graduates earn in Indiana?

Sociology graduates in Indiana earn an average of $34,521 within two years of graduation. This is 9% above the national average of $31,633 for this major.

What is the hardest Sociology school to get into in Indiana?

University of Notre Dame is the most selective Sociology program in Indiana with an acceptance rate of 12.4%. The average acceptance rate across Sociology programs in the state is 69.8%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Sociology in Indiana?

In Indiana, private Sociology programs produce average earnings of $38,350 vs $33,085 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 8 public and 4 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Indiana

Computer Engineering $75,866 Chemical Engineering $73,792 Computer Science $66,740 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $65,819 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $64,398 Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians $64,220 Construction Management $59,890 Civil Engineering $59,623

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.