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 #179 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #7 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 $29,284. This is less than $30,566, 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 $26,285 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,268 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.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Of the 78 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from VCU, about 31% were men and 69% were 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 14 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 sociology majors earned their master's degree from VCU. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 201 |
| Urban Studies | 62 |
| Anthropology | 27 |
| Other Social Sciences | 14 |
| Geography & Cartography | 11 |
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