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General Social Sciences in Virginia

General Social Sciences Schools in Virginia

Jobs for General Social Sciences Grads in Virginia

113,200 people in the state and 3,857,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Social Sciences.

General Social Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for General Social Sciences Jobs in Virginia

In this state, Social Sciences grads earn an average of $91,118. Nationwide, they make an average of $84,879.

General Social Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 7 colleges in Virginia offering Social Sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,017 a year. Undergrads from Virginia pay around $5,136 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,218 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,703 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,996 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,714 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $34,405 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,944 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,217 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Virginia pay around $5,256 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,642 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,002 in their first year after graduation. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

General Social Sciences Careers in VA

Some of the careers Social Sciences majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $53,394
Survey Researchers 11% $108,538
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 11% $47,617
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Biostatisticians 7% $121,594
Statisticians 7% $130,349
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 6% $42,168
Wind Energy Operations Managers 5% $122,567
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 5% $75,366

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Social Sciences.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Economics 45,628
Political Science & Government 44,942
Sociology 31,380
International Relations & Security 13,035
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Geography & Cartography 7,105
Other Social Sciences 1,942

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