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Sociology Schools in Virginia

937 students earned Sociology degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Sociology is the 40th most popular major in the state out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Virginia

Sociology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 898
Master’s Degree 27
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a sociology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sociology majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 25.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 50.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Virginia

There are 17,710 people in the state and 479,420 people in the nation working in sociology jobs.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Virginia

In this state, sociology grads earn an average of $73,710. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
228 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

94% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,490. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at University of Virginia. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
5,457 Total Students

76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Norfolk State grads earn an average salary of $32,746. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,868 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $25,855.

#7

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

60% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,050 a year.

#8

William & Mary

Williamsburg
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

54% of students get financical aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,593.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,293 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,193. 73% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

75% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,551. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

Sociology Careers in VA

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Sociology Professors 17% $66,800
Managers 11% $130,590

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to sociology.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Political Science & Government 1,786
General Social Sciences 1,592
Economics 1,329
International Relations & Security 1,122
Criminology 302
Geography & Cartography 233
Anthropology 219
Urban Studies 81

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