by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for social sciences students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,030 associate degrees in social sciences to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The social sciences associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for social sciences students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Social Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Virginia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for social sciences students seeking a an associate degree.
It's difficult to beat Northern Virginia Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in social sciences. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Annandale.More information about a associate in social sciences from Northern Virginia Community College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in social sciences has to take a look at Tidewater Community College. Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in social sciences from Tidewater Community College
Reynolds Community College is a great option for individuals interested in an associate degree in social sciences. Reynolds Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Richmond.More information about a associate in social sciences from Reynolds Community College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in social sciences needs to check out Thomas Nelson Community College. TNCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Hampton.More information about a associate in social sciences from Thomas Nelson Community College
Explore all the Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 37 | 34 |
| Georgia | 34 | 74 |
| Arkansas | 33 | 1 |
| Florida | 32 | 0 |
| North Carolina | 30 | 1 |
| Tennessee | 30 | 2 |
| West Virginia | 29 | 0 |
| Louisiana | 26 | 0 |
| South Carolina | 26 | 0 |
| Alabama | 24 | 0 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 1,029 |
| Political Science & Government | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 5,920 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 225 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 101 |
| English Language & Literature | 27 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 26 |
| History | 16 |
| Communication & Journalism | 9 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 2 |
