by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Virginia Tech. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Virginia Tech as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #70 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 70 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Virginia | 5 of 33 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 13 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 604 |
| Master’s | 42 |
| Doctoral | 36 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
The social sciences area of study at Virginia Tech includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 190 |
| Sociology | 172 |
| Economics | 128 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 118 |
| Geography and Cartography | 49 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 26 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conferred 604 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Virginia Tech is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 5 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 13 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 69 |
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech earn a median of $60,950 a year. This is below $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech, social sciences students accumulate a median of $22,322 in student loans. This is lower than $23,442, the typical median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,420 | $34,362 |
| Fees | $2,796 | $3,402 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 49% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech were White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 51 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 376 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 59 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Virginia Tech. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 42 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 36 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 12 |
