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Best Social Sciences Schools in Virginia

2023 Best Social Sciences Schools in Virginia

22 Colleges
$38,951 Avg Salary
$23,273 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Social Sciences School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, social sciences was ranked 5th in Virginia. In fact, 7,636 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Social Sciences Schools in Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 22 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Social Sciences Schools in Virginia

The following schools top our list of the Best Social Sciences Colleges.

Top 10 Best Social Sciences Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Washington and Lee University the best school in Virginia for social sciences students. Located in the distant town of Lexington, Washington and Lee is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from Washington and Lee carry an average student debtload of $23,540. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $709.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Social Sciences Schools in Virginia list. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from University of Virginia carry an average student debtload of $18,255. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $386.

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#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William & Mary. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Social Sciences Schools in Virginia list. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from William & Mary carry an average student debtload of $19,446. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $417, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

The excellent programs at Virginia Tech helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best social sciences schools in Virginia. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, social sciences majors at Virginia Tech accumulate an average of around $23,198 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $450.

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#5

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA

Out of the 22 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Richmond landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of University of Richmond, URichmond is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Social Sciences majors at URichmond take out an average of $22,250 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#6

Roanoke College

Salem, VA

Roanoke College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best social sciences programs. Roanoke is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salem.

After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from Roanoke carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

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#7

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

With a ranking of #7, James Madison University did quite well on this year’s best schools for social sciences students. JMU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg.

Social Sciences majors at JMU take out an average of $20,378 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $448.

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#8

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

Christopher Newport University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for social sciences students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Newport News, CNU is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from CNU carry an average student debtload of $24,150. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $427.

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Randolph - Macon College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for social sciences students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the suburb of Ashland, Randolph - Macon is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, social sciences majors at Randolph - Macon accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $323, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#10

Virginia Military Institute

Lexington, VA

With a ranking of #10, Virginia Military Institute did quite well on this year’s best schools for social sciences students. Located in the distant town of Lexington, VMI is a public college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at VMI take out is $20,364.

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Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 5,208
West Virginia 788
South Carolina 1,876
Florida 8,162
Arkansas 897
Mississippi 722
Tennessee 2,210
Louisiana 1,534
Alabama 1,640
Kentucky 1,344
Georgia 3,932

Social Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 49,282
Economics 49,055
Sociology 38,475
General Social Sciences 18,997
International Relations & National Security 14,306
Anthropology 11,415
Criminology 11,039
Geography & Cartography 8,526
Other Social Sciences 2,414
Urban Studies 1,507
Sociology & Anthropology 541
Archeology 339
Demography & Population Studies 88

Majors Similar to Social Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Education 327,871
Psychology 195,678
Communication & Journalism 120,571
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 55,820
History 32,731

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 22 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to AndrГ© KГјnzelmann.

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