2023 Most Popular Sociology Master's Degree Schools in Virginia
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 Most Popular Sociology Master's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Virginia to see which master'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.
2023 Most Popular Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Sociology Master's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Virginia Schools for a Master's in Sociology
Our 2023 rankings named George Mason University the most popular school in Virginia for sociology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 6 students majoring in sociology at GMU, 33% are male and 67% are female.
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Our 2023 rankings named University of Virginia - Main Campus the most popular school in Virginia for sociology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 6 students majoring in sociology at University of Virginia, 33% are male and 67% are female.
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Our analysis found Virginia Commonwealth University to be the most popular school for sociology students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Virginia. Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 67% of the sociology majors at the school.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Virginia Tech is a great place for sociology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a very large student population.
About 60% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 40% are male.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Old Dominion University helped the school earn the #5 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 school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 4 students majoring in sociology at Old Dominion, 25% are male and 75% are female.
Request InformationBest 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 Related Majors
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.
- 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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