by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at VCU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, VCU highly for social sciences, placing at #282 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 282 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Virginia | 10 of 33 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 33 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 279 |
| Master’s | 31 |
| Graduate Certificate | 27 |
The social sciences area of study at VCU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 157 |
| Sociology | 69 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 55 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| Geography and Cartography | 19 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 8 |
| Economics | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 31 master’s degrees in social sciences.
VCU ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 22 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 135 |
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at VCU are White. Approximately 71% 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 master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 27 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
VCU is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 17 |
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at VCU were White. Roughly 74% 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 graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at VCU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 279 |