Best Sociology Schools in Ohio

Ohio has 26 colleges offering Sociology programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 1,337 recent graduates. Graduates earn $31,096 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $31,633.

Schools in OH

$31,096

OH Avg. Earnings

$31,633

National Avg.

593

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Sociology in Ohio

Public Schools (10)

$30,587

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (8)

$30,298

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Ohio produce comparable or higher early earnings for Sociology graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Sociology Schools in Ohio, Ranked by Earnings

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH · Public

$32,711

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,084

Graduates: 31

Acceptance: 82.1%

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH · Public

$33,077

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,541

Graduates: 51

Acceptance: 95.5%

John Carroll University

University Heights, OH · Private

$38,289

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,528

Graduates: 31

Acceptance: 81.1%

The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH · Private

$26,625

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,303

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 54.3%

Walsh University

North Canton, OH · Private

$28,816

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,246

Graduates: 35

Acceptance: 78.2%

Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, OH ·

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,530

Graduates: 102

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH ·

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,530

Graduates: 102

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Southern Campus

Ironton, OH ·

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,530

Graduates: 102

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH ·

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,530

Graduates: 102

Acceptance: N/A

#10

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH · Public

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,530

Graduates: 102

Acceptance: 84.8%

#11

Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Zanesville, OH ·

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,530

Graduates: 102

Acceptance: N/A

#12

Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus

Mansfield, OH ·

$35,925

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,052

Graduates: 108

Acceptance: N/A

#13

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public

$35,925

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,052

Graduates: 108

Acceptance: 50.8%

#14

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,665

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 87.7%

#15

Capital University

Columbus, OH · Private

$32,925

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,361

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 73.2%

#16

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH · Private

Wittenberg University

Springfield, OH · Private

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH · Public

$28,381

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,035

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 95.2%

#19

Shawnee State University

Portsmouth, OH · Public

$24,615

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $19,939

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: N/A

#20

Kent State University at Ashtabula

Ashtabula, OH ·

$26,121

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,503

Graduates: 69

Acceptance: N/A

#21

Kent State University at Stark

North Canton, OH ·

$26,121

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,503

Graduates: 69

Acceptance: N/A

#22

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH · Public

$26,121

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,503

Graduates: 69

Acceptance: 86.7%

#23

Hiram College

Hiram, OH · Private

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH · Public

$30,228

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,641

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 80.6%

#25

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Public

$30,228

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,874

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 70.9%

#26

Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH · Private

$28,236

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 33.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Sociology in Ohio?

Miami University-Oxford ranks #1 for Sociology in Ohio with median graduate earnings of $32,711 within two years of graduation. There are 26 schools offering Sociology programs in the state.

How much do Sociology graduates earn in Ohio?

Sociology graduates in Ohio earn an average of $31,096 within two years of graduation. This is 2% below the national average of $31,633 for this major.

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

Oberlin College is the most selective Sociology program in Ohio with an acceptance rate of 33.0%. The average acceptance rate across Sociology programs in the state is 76.5%.

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

In Ohio, private Sociology programs produce average earnings of $30,298 vs $30,587 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 10 public and 8 private options in the state.

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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.