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. We've also included details on how VCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #102 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 102 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 102 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in sociology from VCU. This makes it the #64 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at VCU is $32,781. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VCU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $36,167 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at VCU is $301 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at VCU paid an average of $1,198 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $443 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the VCU 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 VCU Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Sociology from VCU in 2021-2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 208 |
| Urban Studies | 46 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| Economics | 12 |
| Other Social Sciences | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.