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Social Sciences in Virginia

Social Sciences Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 161,720 people employed in jobs related to a Social Sciences degree, compared to 5,423,980 nationwide.

Social Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a Social Sciences grad in the state is $93,514, compared to a typical salary of $87,573 nationwide.

Social Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer Social Sciences degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $64,471 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 17% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,604 a year. The school admits about 57% of applicants. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,366 after earning their degree at this institution. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

William & Mary

Williamsburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,873 after earning their degree at this institution. About 33% of those who apply are admitted. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,545 a year. The school admits about 76% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#6

Liberty University

Lynchburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,414 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 99% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,400 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 91% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,934 a year. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,017 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,136 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,218 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,703 a year.

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
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $66,472
Economists 11% $73,611
Survey Researchers 11% $108,538
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 11% $47,617
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 10% $124,518
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Environmental Economists 8% $86,726
Data Scientists 8% $106,295
Biostatisticians 7% $121,594

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