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2023 Most Popular Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia

29 Colleges
$31,081 Avg Salary
$24,712 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Sociology Bachelor'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.

The Most Popular Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in Virginia to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Sociology program at each school on the list.

Check out the sociology bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Virginia.

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Our 2023 rankings named Virginia Tech the most popular school in Virginia for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 63% of the sociology majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at Virginia Tech take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,544.

Full Sociology at Virginia Tech Report

#2

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Old Dominion University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular sociology schools in Virginia. Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 76% of the sociology majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, sociology majors at Old Dominion accumulate an average of around $28,431 in student debt.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Commonwealth University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 78 students majoring in sociology at VCU, 31% are male and 69% are female.

Sociology majors at VCU take out an average of $27,206 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $247.

Full Sociology at Virginia Commonwealth University Report

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great place for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 77 students majoring in sociology at University of Virginia, 19% are male and 81% are female.

The average amount in student loans that sociology majors at University of Virginia take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,475.

Read full report on Sociology at University of Virginia - Main Campus

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Norfolk State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Norfolk State is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Norfolk.

Women make up 54% of the sociology majors at the school.

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#6

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

Christopher Newport University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree sociology programs. Located in the midsize city of Newport News, CNU is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 72% of the sociology majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, sociology graduates from CNU carry an average student debt load of $22,785. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $464, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Read full report on Sociology at Christopher Newport University

#7

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree sociology programs. JMU is a very large public school located in the small city of Harrisonburg.

About 60% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 40% are male.

Full Sociology at James Madison University Report

#8

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

William & Mary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for sociology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

About 84% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 16% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, sociology majors at William & Mary accumulate an average of around $16,536 in student debt.

Full Sociology at William & Mary Report

#9

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA

University of Mary Washington came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the midsize suburb of Fredericksburg, UMW is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 83% of the sociology majors at the school.

Read full report on Sociology at University of Mary Washington

#10

Longwood University

Farmville, VA

Longwood University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree sociology programs. Located in the remote town of Farmville, Longwood is a public school with a small student population.

About 86% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 14% are male.

Full Sociology at Longwood University Report

Best Sociology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Kontos.

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