2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia
Finding the Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree 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 Most Popular Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 42 schools in Virginia to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Social Sciences program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia
Check out the social sciences bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Virginia.
Top 10 Most Popular Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Virginia - Main Campus the most popular school in Virginia for social sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 953 students majoring in social sciences at University of Virginia, 53% are male and 47% are female.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Virginia Tech is a great place for social sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 56% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 44% are male.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at George Mason University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular social sciences schools in Virginia. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 576 students majoring in social sciences at GMU, 47% are male and 53% are female.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means William & Mary is a great place for social sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 432 students majoring in social sciences at William & Mary, 46% are male and 54% are female.
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Out of the 42 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, James Madison University landed the # 5 spot on the list. JMU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg.
About 48% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 52% are male.
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Old Dominion University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for social sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 65% of the social sciences majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #7, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for social sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 58% of the social sciences majors at the school.
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Liberty University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
About 42% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 58% are male.
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With a ranking of #9, Christopher Newport University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for social sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Newport News, CNU is a public college with a small student population.
Of the 166 students majoring in social sciences at CNU, 49% are male and 51% are female.
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With a ranking of #10, University of Mary Washington did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for social sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Fredericksburg, UMW is a public college with a small student population.
Of the 156 students majoring in social sciences at UMW, 38% are male and 62% are female.
Request InformationBest Social Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5,208 |
| West Virginia | 788 |
| Mississippi | 722 |
| South Carolina | 1,876 |
| Florida | 8,162 |
| Arkansas | 897 |
| Alabama | 1,640 |
| Kentucky | 1,344 |
| Georgia | 3,932 |
| Tennessee | 2,210 |
| Louisiana | 1,534 |
Social Sciences Related Majors
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 25 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).
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