by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Virginia State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia State was ranked #432 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #15 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 412 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 432 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia State University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 575% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Virginia State paid an average of $939 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $405 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,540 | $17,038 |
| Fees | $4,215 | $4,968 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,966 | $12,966 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,640 | $3,640 |
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The sociology program at Virginia State awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 11% of these degrees went to men with the other 89% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor'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 State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Virginia State 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 State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Virginia State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 20 |
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