by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Virginia UVa UVA. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s 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 #26 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 26 of 942 |
| 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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Virginia-Main Campus conferred 728 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Virginia UVa UVA is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Virginia UVa UVA report a median salary of $75,781 a year. This is lower than $96,792, the median for all majors at University of Virginia UVa UVA.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Virginia UVa UVA, social sciences students accumulate a median of $18,414 in student loans. This is lower than $18,623, the typical median for all majors at University of Virginia UVa UVA.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,010 | $57,261 |
| Fees | $3,646 | $4,330 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 53% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Virginia UVa UVA were White. Roughly 59% 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 bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 85 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 428 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 51 |
| Other Races | 66 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Virginia UVa UVA. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 17 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 27 |
