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Sociology in Virginia

Sociology Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Sociology Grads in Virginia

There are 23,240 people in the state and 696,790 people in the nation working in Sociology jobs.

Sociology Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Sociology Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a Sociology grad in the state is $160,735, compared to a typical salary of $143,279 nationwide.

Sociology Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 9 colleges in Virginia offering Sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,604 a year. About 57% of those who apply are admitted. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,400 after earning their degree at this institution. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,934 after earning their degree at this institution. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $64,471 in their first year after graduation. About 17% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#5

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,545 after earning their degree at this institution. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,648 a year. With an admission rate of 88%, getting in takes some planning. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,366 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,917 a year. The school admits about 87% of applicants. 72% of full-time students return after their first year.

#9

William & Mary

Williamsburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,873 after earning their degree at this institution. About 33% of those who apply are admitted. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Sociology Careers in VA

Some of the careers Sociology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $53,394
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $47,617
Managers, All Other $95,684
Compliance Managers $117,178
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Sociologists $74,866
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Social Science Research Assistants $41,630

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Sociology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Economics 45,628
Political Science & Government 44,942
General Social Sciences 17,510
International Relations & Security 13,035
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Geography & Cartography 7,105
Other Social Sciences 1,942

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