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Science, Technology & Society Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 118 students earned their Science, Tech & Society degrees in VA.

A Science, Technology & Society major is the 131st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Science, Technology & Society Majors in Virginia

Science, Tech & Society majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 93
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Master’s Degree 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a science, tech and society major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of science, tech and society majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
  • White: 70.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.1%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for Science, Technology & Society Grads in Virginia

There are 1,270 people in the state and 60,260 people in the nation working in science, tech and society jobs.

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Wages for Science, Technology & Society Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a science, tech and society grad in the state is $133,360, compared to a typical salary of $139,680 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Virginia that offer science, tech and society degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,301. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 66% of students get financical aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,551. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,303 after earning their degree at this institution.

Science, Technology & Society Careers in VA

Some of the careers science, tech and society majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to science, tech and society.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 3,075
Biological & Physical Science 1,382
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 150
International Studies 102
Interdisciplinary Studies 66
Systems Theory 58
Mathematics & Computer Science 57
Historic Preservation 41

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