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Sociology at University of Virginia - Main Campus

77 Bachelor's Degrees
6 Master's Degrees
0 Doctor's Degrees
The Sociology major is part of the social sciences program at University of Virginia - Main Campus.

We'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. Also, learn how University of Virginia ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.

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Sociology Degrees Available at University of Virginia

University of Virginia Sociology Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for sociology majors, University of Virginia came in at #26. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools 23
Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 24
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $30-$48k) 24
Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools 25
Best Sociology Schools 26
Best Sociology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 27
Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools 29
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (Income $30-$48k) 31
Best Sociology Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 31
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $30-$48k) 33
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $0-$30k) 34
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $48-$75k) 34
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology 37
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $75-$110k) 41
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (Income $0-$30k) 53
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $0-$30k) 53
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (Income $48-$75k) 60
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $48-$75k) 60
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $75-$110k) 63
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (Income $75-$110k) 66
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Sociology Graduates 66
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (With Aid) 66
Best Sociology Colleges for Veterans 68
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income Over $110k) 68
Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 69
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income Over $110k) 85
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (With Aid) 88
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology 88
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (Income Over $110k) 89
Best Value Colleges for Sociology (With Aid) 91
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Sociology 96
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Sociology Graduates 201
Highest Paid Sociology Graduates 207
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology 435
Best Value Colleges for Sociology 441

Popularity of Sociology at University of Virginia

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 86 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in sociology from University of Virginia. This makes it the #64 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do Sociology Graduates from University of Virginia Make?

$29,877 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Sociology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Virginia is $29,877. This is less than $30,566, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Student Debt Do Sociology Graduates from University of Virginia Have?

$20,500 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Sociology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Virginia, sociology students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,268.

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Sociology Student Diversity at University of Virginia

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.

University of Virginia Sociology Bachelor’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 77 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from University of Virginia. About 81% of these graduates were women and the other 19% were men.

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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 sociology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 23
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 34
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 4

University of Virginia Sociology Master’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 students earned a master's degree in sociology from University of Virginia. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.

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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 sociology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 0

Majors Similar to Sociology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 528
International Relations & National Security 208
Political Science & Government 114
Anthropology 62

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