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 Virginia Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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Virginia Tech is in the top 10% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #46 out of 483 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 46 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 46 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 209 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 216 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #94 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,768 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at Virginia Tech is $502 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Virginia Tech paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $529 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,698 | $33,310 |
| Fees | $2,780 | $3,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,888 | $14,888 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,266 | $4,266 |
Learn more about Virginia Tech tuition and fees.
Of the 209 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Virginia Tech in 2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 118 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 31 |
Virginia Tech does not offer an online option for its sociology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Virginia Tech Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from Virginia Tech in 2022 were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| 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 Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 197 |
| International Relations & National Security | 132 |
| Economics | 97 |
| Geography & Cartography | 54 |
| Urban Studies | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.