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Sociology at Villanova University

If you are interested in studying Sociology, take a look at what Villanova University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Villanova University is located in Villanova, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 11 sociology degrees were granted at Villanova University.

Online Class Availability at Villanova University

Distance learning is available at Villanova University. Of 10,041 students, 1,069 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,768 (18%) took at least some classes online.

Sociology Rankings at Villanova University

Use these rankings to compare Villanova University’s Sociology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Villanova University

Students who complete Villanova University’s Sociology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$39,137
4 years	$68,680
5 years	$81,088

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Sociology graduates from Villanova University take home a median $68,680, compared with $95,421 for all Villanova University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Sociology graduates at Villanova University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Sociology graduates at Villanova University are 82% women (9) and 18% men (2).

Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Villanova University

Among the 11 bachelor’s sociology graduates at Villanova University, 82% were women (9) and 18% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Villanova University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 64% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Villanova University, higher than the national average of 56%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Villanova University

This Sociology program at Villanova University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Sociology	11

Highest-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates

Those who complete Sociology program at Villanova University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Sociology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Sociologists	$74,866
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$53,394
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$47,617

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.