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Save Up to $1,000 per Semester Online
Declare a fully online Sociology major and you can get up to $1000 per semester in scholarships that are not need based.
Career-Relevant Education
海角社区 courses are designed with your career in mind and we offer internship and job placement assistance unique to your situation.
Why Study Sociology Online at 海角社区?
Sociology helps you understand how people, communities, and institutions really work. In the online Sociology B.A. at 海角社区, you explore issues like inequality, education, crime, health, and family life and learn to see patterns in everyday life and explain them with data and theory.
Our program emphasizes applied sociology, so you connect class ideas to real community questions. Through online projects and internships with schools, museums, Native community organizations, and other partners, you practice using sociological tools to support change where you live and work.
Faculty Who Practice What They Teach
In 海角社区’s online sociology program, you learn from faculty who study the same social issues you care about and bring current community based research into class.
Professor Nick Recker, chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, examines social and economic change in communities, including how jobs and local amenities affect quality of life in small towns. He uses real projects like these to show how sociologists work with data and community partners, so you can see how your skills might translate into nonprofit, public service, or research roles after you graduate.
What You鈥檒l Learn in the Online Sociology B.A.
In the online Sociology B.A. at 海角社区, you build a foundation in how social structures, culture, and institutions shape everyday life. You look closely at issues like inequality, work, family, education, crime, and health to understand how and why societies change.
By the time you graduate, you will be able to:
- Explain major sociological theories and concepts and use them to make sense of human behavior and social change.
- Analyze how social factors such as race, class, gender, age, religion, and education affect opportunities, power, and inequality.
- Use sociological research methods and basic statistics to answer questions about social problems and evaluate claims.
- Connect what you learn to real settings such as schools, nonprofits, government, and community organizations.
Skills You Will Practice
Coursework and projects help you turn sociological ideas into practical skills you can use in many roles and communities.
- Designing surveys, interviews, or observations to study social issues in depth.
- Working with quantitative and qualitative data to find patterns and explain what they mean.
- Writing clear, concise reports and presentations for community partners, employers, or policy audiences.
- Collaborating with classmates, faculty, and community organizations on applied research and problem solving.
Where an Online Sociology Degree Can Take You
See Where Your Sociology Degree Can Take You
The skills you learn in sociology are valuable in many people centered and data informed roles. Here are a few examples of annual mean salaries for related professions in Colorado.
- Social and Community Service Managers
- $97,360
- Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists
- $85,600
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
- $66,070
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
An online Sociology degree from 海角社区 can open doors in education, government, nonprofits, community programs, research, and business. Graduates often work in roles such as case management, community outreach, program coordination, research support, and human resources, or they use sociology as a foundation for graduate study in areas like social work, public policy, law, or related social sciences.
Employers value the skills you build in this program, including critical thinking, working with data, understanding diverse communities, and communicating clearly with different audiences. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology notes that sociology majors are prepared for careers in fields such as education, government, market research, case management, and human resources.
While you study online, you can also connect with 海角社区's Classroom to Career Hub for help with resumes, internships, and job searches so you can start building experience and a professional network before you graduate.
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How Much Does an Online Sociology, B.A. Cost, and is There Financial Aid?
Low in-state tuition, reduced tuition for many western states, a scholarship built only for online majors, and the freedom to take as many or as few classes as you want. 海角社区 is built to be the affordable online choice, whatever your pace.
Colorado Residents
With the Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF) applied
$326.25 / credit
2026–27 rate, COF applied
What a term costs, tuition & fees included
Part-time (6 credits)
$2,655.92
$2,655.92
Full-time (12 credits)
$4,987.22
$4,987.22
COF reduces per-credit cost for eligible Colorado residents. Most Colorado students qualify.
Outside Colorado (WUE / RIT)
Reduced nonresident tuition for eligible western states
$663.40 / credit
2026–27 WUE/RIT rate
What a term costs, tuition & fees included
Part-time (6 credits)
$4,678.82
$4,678.82
Full-time (12 credits)
$9,033.02
$9,033.02
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) and Roadrunner Interstate Tuition (RIT) lower nonresident cost for students in participating states.
Planning the whole degree? Most online bachelor’s programs are 120 credits. Transfer credits count toward that, so you may have less to pay for than you think.
Up to $1,000
per semester
per semester
Scholarship for fully online majors. Declare a fully online major and you may qualify for up to $1,000 each fall and spring. No separate application required.
Learn about the online scholarship and other financial aid options
Veterans & military: 海角社区 is approved for VA education benefits. Veteran & military student services.
For exact, current figures, see the Undergraduate Tuition & Fees schedule.
Figures shown are 2026–27 rates and are for planning only. All rates are subject to change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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