Cheapest Sociology Colleges in District of Columbia

Trinity Washington University makes Sociology education accessible in the nation's capital with net costs of just $12,233, dramatically undercutting other DC institutions where prices reach $47,919. The 50-school gap between Trinity and Howard University reflects how private institutions approach affordability differently in a city where federal agencies and nonprofits actively recruit sociology graduates for policy research and social service roles. Graduation rates span from 44% to 94% across the district's seven programs.

Programs

$12,233 – $47,919

Net Price Range

$38,804

Avg. Program Earnings

71.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Sociology Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Trinity Washington University Washington, District of Columbia	$12,233	$26,110	44.4%	97.0%
2	Gallaudet University Washington, District of Columbia	$14,085	$18,382	46.6%	59.2%
3	The Catholic University of America Washington, District of Columbia	$32,798	$55,834	81.3%	85.6%
4	George Washington University Washington, District of Columbia	$37,454	$64,990	85.2%	49.0%
5	Georgetown University Washington, District of Columbia	$39,433	$65,081	94.3%	12.2%
6	American University Washington, District of Columbia	$41,945	$56,543	78.5%	40.6%
7	Howard University Washington, District of Columbia	$47,919	$33,344	68.9%	53.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the massive cost differences between DC sociology programs?

Trinity Washington University charges $12,233 net while Howard University costs $47,919, creating a $35,686 gap between the cheapest and most expensive options. Trinity specifically targets working adults and first-generation college students with need-based aid that brings costs well below other private institutions in the district.

How do earnings compare across DC sociology programs?

Georgetown sociology graduates earn $39,729 while Howard graduates average $33,993, a difference of nearly $6,000 annually. American University leads at $41,025, though this premium comes with significantly higher educational costs that may offset the earnings advantage.

Does acceptance rate correlate with program quality in DC?

Georgetown accepts just 12% of applicants yet achieves a 94% graduation rate, while Trinity accepts 97% but graduates only 44% of students. This inverse relationship suggests highly selective programs maintain stronger completion rates, though affordability at Trinity serves a different student population with varying academic preparation.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.