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Other Social Sciences Schools in Virginia

19 students earned Other Social Sciences degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Other Social Sciences is the 127th most popular major in the state out of a total 227 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Other Social Sciences Majors in Virginia

Other Social Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a other social sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of other social sciences majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 73.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.5%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Other Social Sciences Grads in Virginia

21,330 people in the state and 498,370 in the nation are employed in jobs related to other social sciences.

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Wages for Other Social Sciences Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a other social sciences grad in the state is $110,090, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Virginia that offer other social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $21,301. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Virginia Tech.

Other Social Sciences Careers in VA

Some of the careers other social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Social Scientists 16% $109,900
Managers 11% $130,590

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to other social sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
International Relations & Security 211
Economics 128
Political Science & Government 101
Geography & Cartography 61
Urban Studies 41
Sociology 39
Anthropology 22
General Social Sciences 3

View all majors related to Other Social Sciences

View Nationwide Other Social Sciences Report

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