Sociology at University of Virginia-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Sociology, you may want to check out the program at University of Virginia-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is in Charlottesville, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 68 sociology degrees were awarded at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of Virginia-Main Campus. Of 26,409 students, 1,962 (7%) studied exclusively online and 3,821 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare University of Virginia-Main Campus’s Sociology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 108 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #13 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #27 of 543 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #92 of 108 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #410 of 543 |
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus
Those who finish University of Virginia-Main Campus’s Sociology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,877 |
| 2 years | $35,213 |
| 3 years | $46,900 |
| 4 years | $56,011 |
| 5 years | $68,316 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Sociology graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus report median earnings of $56,011, compared with $96,792 for all University of Virginia-Main Campus graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Sociology graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at $20,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Sociology graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Sociology graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus are 71% women (48) and 29% men (20).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Among the 60 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at University of Virginia-Main Campus, 68% were women (41) and 32% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 16 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus, below the national average of 56%.*
Sociology Master’s Program at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Among the 1 master’s sociology degrees awarded at University of Virginia-Main Campus, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
Sociology Doctoral Program at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Among the 7 doctoral sociology graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology doctoral degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Sociology doctoral degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at University of Virginia-Main Campus
This Sociology program at University of Virginia-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 68 |
Best-Paid Careers for Sociology Graduates
Those who complete Sociology program at University of Virginia-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Sociology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Sociologists | $74,866 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,394 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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