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2023 Most Popular Online Social Sciences Schools in Virginia

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

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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Online Social Sciences Schools in Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Virginia to see which online programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Online Social Sciences Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named Northern Virginia Community College the most popular online school in Virginia for social sciences students. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Annandale.

Social Sciences majors at Northern Virginia Community College take out an average of $11,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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The excellent online programs at Tidewater Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best social sciences schools in Virginia. Tidewater Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Norfolk.

The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at Tidewater Community College take out is $12,000.

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#3

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Old Dominion University is a great place for social sciences students pursuing an online degree. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Social Sciences majors at Old Dominion take out an average of $24,895 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $197, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Reynolds Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Social Sciences Schools in Virginia list. Reynolds Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Richmond.

Social Sciences majors at Reynolds Community College take out an average of $13,280 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#5

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

The excellent online programs at Liberty University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best social sciences schools in Virginia. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, social sciences majors at Liberty University accumulate an average of around $25,813 in student debt.

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#6

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Social Sciences Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at GMU take out is $22,401. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $359, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Washington and Lee University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Social Sciences Schools in Virginia list. 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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#8

Radford University

Radford, VA

Radford University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best social sciences programs. Radford is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Radford.

Social Sciences majors at Radford take out an average of $25,414 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Virginia University of Lynchburg ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Social Sciences Schools in Virginia list. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Virginia University of Lynchburg is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#8

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

With a ranking of #8, Virginia Tech did quite well on this year’s best schools for social sciences students. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a very 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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Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Social Sciences Colleges 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

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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 11 schools only.

  • 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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