Social Sciences at Virginia Western Community College
Virginia Western Community College is located in Roanoke, Virginia and has a total student population of 5,738.
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.
Virginia Western Community College Social Sciences Degrees Available
- Associate’s Degree in Social Sciences
Virginia Western Community College Social Sciences Rankings
Social Sciences Student Demographics at Virginia Western Community College
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Virginia Western Community College.
Virginia Western Community College Social Sciences Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in social sciences at Virginia Western Community College are white. Around 66% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Virginia Western Community College with a associate's in social sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 35 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Concentrations Within Social Sciences
Social Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Virginia Western Community College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 64 |
Related Majors
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 VA, the home state for Virginia Western Community College.
| Occupation | Jobs in VA | Average Salary in VA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 26,830 | $68,770 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 20,130 | $75,050 |
| Managers | 17,280 | $134,500 |
| Social Scientists | 4,050 | $110,090 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | 1,380 | $73,770 |
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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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