by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for sociology students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 27 master's degrees in sociology to qualified students.
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The sociology master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. 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.
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 sociology students working on their master's degree.
The sociology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Sociology Master's Degree Schools in Virginia.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for sociology students seeking a a master's degree.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is a good choice for students interested in a master's degree in sociology. University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a master’s in sociology from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in sociology needs to look into George Mason University. GMU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax.More information about a master’s in sociology from George Mason University
It's difficult to beat Virginia Tech if you wish to pursue a master's degree in sociology. 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 sociology from Virginia Tech
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in sociology needs to check out Virginia Commonwealth University. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in sociology from Virginia Commonwealth University
Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in sociology from Old Dominion University
Explore all the Best Sociology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 422 | 34 |
| Georgia | 370 | 31 |
| North Carolina | 334 | 51 |
| Tennessee | 313 | 25 |
| Kentucky | 268 | 15 |
| South Carolina | 260 | 1 |
| Alabama | 258 | 47 |
| Louisiana | 250 | 11 |
| Mississippi | 243 | 16 |
| Arkansas | 187 | 10 |
| West Virginia | 164 | 5 |
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