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Social Sciences in Virginia

Social Sciences Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 161,720 people employed in jobs related to a Social Sciences degree, compared to 5,423,980 nationwide.

Social Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a Social Sciences grad in the state is $93,514, compared to a typical salary of $87,573 nationwide.

Social Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 10 colleges in Virginia offering Social Sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,471 after earning their degree at this institution. About 17% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,604 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 57%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,366 after earning their degree at this institution. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

#4

William & Mary

Williamsburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,873 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 33%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#5

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,545 in their first year after graduation. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Liberty University

Lynchburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,414 after earning their degree at this institution. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,400 a year. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 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. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,017 a year. Undergrads from Virginia pay around $5,136 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,218 a year. Undergrads from Virginia pay around $5,703 a year in tuition.

Social Sciences Careers in VA

Some of the careers Social Sciences majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Managers, All Other $95,684
Compliance Managers $117,178
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $66,472
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $47,617
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $53,394
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $69,831
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952

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