by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 9 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Social Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 479 master's degrees in social sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The social sciences master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality social sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for social sciences students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Social Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Virginia list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in social sciences.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in social sciences. University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a master’s in social sciences from University of Virginia - Main Campus
William & Mary is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in social sciences. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from William & Mary
It's difficult to beat Virginia Tech if you want to pursue a master's degree in social sciences. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Virginia Tech
George Mason University is a good option for students pursuing a master's degree in social sciences. GMU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax.More information about a master’s in social sciences from George Mason University
JMU is a very large public university located in the small city of Harrisonburg.More information about a master’s in social sciences from James Madison University
Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Liberty University
UMW is a small public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Fredericksburg.More information about a master’s in social sciences from University of Mary Washington
Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Virginia Commonwealth University
Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Old Dominion University
Regent is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Virginia Beach.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Regent University
Explore all the Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 48 |
| Florida | 34 | 470 |
| Georgia | 32 | 346 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 129 |
| North Carolina | 31 | 365 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 96 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 69 |
| Alabama | 30 | 210 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 116 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 52 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 43 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 192 |
| Political Science & Government | 94 |
| Economics | 89 |
| Urban Studies | 31 |
| Sociology | 27 |
| Geography & Cartography | 25 |
| Anthropology | 18 |
| General Social Sciences | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 1,808 |
| Communication & Journalism | 337 |
| English Language & Literature | 257 |
| History | 234 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 42 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 34 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 19 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 16 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 14 |
