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Sociology Schools in Virginia

39 students earned Sociology degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Sociology is the 100th most popular major in the state out of a total 227 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Virginia

Sociology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 27
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
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Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a sociology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sociology majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 15.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 51.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.5%
  • Other Races: 2.6%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 17,710 people employed in jobs related to a sociology degree, compared to 479,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Virginia

Sociology grads earn an average of $73,710 in the state and $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Virginia that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Virginia Tech

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

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Virginia Tech. 98% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,301.

#2

George Mason University

Fairfax
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $55,303 after graduation. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid.

#3

Virginia Commonwealth University

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

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 95%. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $22,006.

#5

Old Dominion University

Norfolk
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,204. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Sociology Careers in VA

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Sociology Professors 17% $66,800
Managers 11% $130,590

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to sociology.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
International Relations & Security 211
Economics 128
Political Science & Government 101
Geography & Cartography 61
Urban Studies 41
Anthropology 22
Other Social Sciences 19
General Social Sciences 3

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