by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at University of Virginia UVa UVA. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 3 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Virginia UVa UVA among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #22 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 22 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Virginia | 1 of 33 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at University of Virginia UVa UVA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 728 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 27 |
This social sciences field at University of Virginia UVa UVA includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 399 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 145 |
| Political Science and Government | 114 |
| Sociology | 68 |
| Anthropology | 46 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Virginia-Main Campus conferred 17 master’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Virginia UVa UVA is not yet ranked for social sciences at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $71,030 | $73,348 |
| Fees | $3,670 | $4,352 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 53% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Virginia UVa UVA are White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Virginia-Main Campus conferred 27 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
University of Virginia UVa UVA ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
In the most recent graduating class, 48% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Virginia UVa UVA are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia-Main Campus with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at University of Virginia UVa UVA. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 728 |