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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, University of Virginia came in at #19. 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 Social Sciences Schools | 19 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 936 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 953 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from University of Virginia. This makes it the #167 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Virginia paid an average of $1,869 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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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The social sciences program at University of Virginia awarded 936 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 51% of these degrees went to men with the other 49% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 103 |
| Black or African American | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
| White | 547 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 87 |
| Other Races | 81 |
Online degrees for the University of Virginia social sciences 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, 22 social sciences majors earned their master's degree from University of Virginia. Of these graduates, 55% were men and 45% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 483 |
| International Relations & National Security | 212 |
| Political Science & Government | 126 |
| Sociology | 99 |
| Anthropology | 69 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 1,247 |
| English Language & Literature | 216 |
| History | 163 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 161 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 97 |
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