General Social Sciences at Northern Virginia Community College
If you are interested in studying General Social Sciences, take a look at what Northern Virginia Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northern Virginia Community College is in Annandale, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 284 general social sciences graduations were recorded at Northern Virginia Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northern Virginia Community College
Online coursework is an option at Northern Virginia Community College. Of 56,457 students, 12,964 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,657 (26%) took at least some classes online.
General Social Sciences Rankings at Northern Virginia Community College
Use these rankings to compare Northern Virginia Community College’s General Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 27 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #4 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 27 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #37 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #65 of 155 |
Earnings for General Social Sciences Graduates from Northern Virginia Community College
Graduates of Northern Virginia Community College’s General Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,609 |
| 2 years | $27,301 |
| 3 years | $32,124 |
| 4 years | $37,502 |
| 5 years | $48,149 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, General Social Sciences graduates from Northern Virginia Community College take home a median $37,502, compared with $51,457 for all Northern Virginia Community College graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for General Social Sciences graduates from Northern Virginia Community College comes in at $10,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Social Sciences graduates at Northern Virginia Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Social Sciences graduates at Northern Virginia Community College are 70% women (200) and 30% men (84).
General Social Sciences Associate’s Program at Northern Virginia Community College
Among the 268 associate’s general social sciences degrees awarded at Northern Virginia Community College, 72% were women (193) and 28% were men (75).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Social Sciences associate’s degree recipients at Northern Virginia Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 89 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 84 |
| Black / African American | 27 |
| Asian | 26 |
| Two or More Races | 13 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 22 |
Minority students account for 56% of General Social Sciences associate’s degree recipients at Northern Virginia Community College, lower than the national average of 65%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Social Sciences Concentrations at Northern Virginia Community College
This General Social Sciences program at Northern Virginia Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 284 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete General Social Sciences program at Northern Virginia Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
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.