by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how University of Virginia ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for sociology majors, University of Virginia came in at #23. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 23 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 89 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in sociology from University of Virginia. This makes it the #64 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Virginia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,786 a year. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Virginia, sociology students borrow a median amount of $62,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Virginia paid an average of $1,869 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $653 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,823 | $55,450 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $4,183 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,480 | $1,480 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,940 | $13,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,520 | $3,520 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the University of Virginia sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Virginia Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a master's degree in sociology from University of Virginia. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 483 |
| International Relations & National Security | 212 |
| Political Science & Government | 126 |
| Anthropology | 69 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.