Other Social Sciences at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
If you are interested in studying Other Social Sciences, take a look at what Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is located in Blacksburg, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 11 other social sciences degrees were awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
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Studying Online at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Many students take online classes at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Among 38,857 students, 1,577 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,313 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Other Social Sciences Rankings at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Use these rankings to compare Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s Other Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #29 of 42 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Other Social Sciences graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Other Social Sciences graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University are 73% women (8) and 27% men (3).
Other Social Sciences Doctoral Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Among the 11 doctoral other social sciences graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Other Social Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Other Social Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, below the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Other Social Sciences Concentrations at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
The Other Social Sciences program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Social Sciences | 11 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Other Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Other Social Sciences program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Other Social Sciences 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 |
| Transportation Planners | $50,855 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $42,168 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.