Social Sciences at Valdosta State University
VSU is located in Valdosta, Georgia and has a total student population of 12,304. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 students received a bachelor's degree in social sciences from VSU.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Social Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
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VSU Social Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Social Sciences
VSU Social Sciences Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks social sciences programs across the country. The following shows how VSU performed in these rankings.
Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The social sciences major at VSU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Social Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 62 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 163 |
| Most Focused Social Sciences Schools | 962 |
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from VSU. This makes it the #335 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Sciences Student Demographics at VSU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Valdosta State University.
VSU Social Sciences Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 16% more racial-ethnic minorities in its social sciences bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
VSU Social Sciences Master’s Program
In the social sciences master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of degree recipients. That is 8% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a master's in social sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
VSU also has a doctoral program available in social sciences. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Social Sciences
The following social sciences concentations are available at Valdosta State University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Valdosta State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Sociology & Anthropology | 35 |
| Political Science & Government | 27 |
| Sociology | 6 |
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Careers That Social Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in social sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for GA, the home state for Valdosta State University.
| Occupation | Jobs in GA | Average Salary in GA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 27,620 | $58,050 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 20,460 | $67,080 |
| Managers | 14,480 | $118,060 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 2,210 | $52,880 |
| Social Scientists | 2,060 | $86,810 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Jadvii under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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