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2023 Best Sociology Master's Degree Schools in Virginia

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Finding the Best Sociology Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 937 degrees and certificates were awarded to sociology students who went to a Virginia college or university. This makes it the #40 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Sociology Master's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia

The following schools top our list of the Best Sociology Master's Degree Colleges.

Top Virginia Schools for a Master's in Sociology

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Our 2023 rankings named Virginia Tech the best school in Virginia for sociology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great place for sociology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Sociology at University of Virginia - Main Campus Report

#3

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

Out of the 5 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Sociology at George Mason University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Commonwealth University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Sociology at Virginia Commonwealth University Report

#5

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Old Dominion University is a great place for sociology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Sociology Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 766
North Carolina 1,105
Florida 1,076
Tennessee 428
Kentucky 277
South Carolina 382
Louisiana 407
Arkansas 228
Alabama 223
Mississippi 114
West Virginia 191

Sociology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Sociology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 49,282
Economics 49,055
General Social Sciences 18,997
International Relations & National Security 14,306
Anthropology 11,415

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 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).
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