by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at VCU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VCU highly for sociology, coming in at #203 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 203 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Virginia | 9 of 16 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region | 23 of 108 |
Here is each degree level offered in sociology at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 61 |
| Master’s | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 61 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
VCU is in the top 15% of the country for sociology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 9 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 23 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 189 |
Sociology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from VCU earn a median of $41,591 a year. This is lower than $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VCU, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $26,285 in student loans. This is higher than $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU are White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at VCU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 8 |
