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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #168 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #10 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 322 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 346 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from VCU. This makes it the #146 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at VCU was $1,198 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $443 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 322 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from VCU. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 74 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 155 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 23 |
VCU does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VCU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of social sciences master's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at VCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 208 |
| Sociology | 64 |
| Urban Studies | 46 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| Economics | 12 |
| Other Social Sciences | 6 |
| Geography & Cartography | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 221 |
| English Language & Literature | 133 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 70 |
| History | 53 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 40 |
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