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 Virginia State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia State was ranked #532 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #14 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology | 326 |
| Best Value Colleges for Sociology | 342 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 522 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 532 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Virginia State University handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 60% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Virginia State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,714 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Virginia State, sociology students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,268 for all sociology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Virginia State University.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Virginia State in 2021 were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 20 |
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