by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at VCU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #11 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, VCU highly for social sciences, placing at #304 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 304 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Virginia | 12 of 33 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 40 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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 279 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
VCU holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #11 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 11 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 39 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 282 |
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at VCU report a median salary of $48,270 a year. This is lower than $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
To complete a bachelor’s at VCU, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $22,018 in student loans. This is lower than $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU are White. About 47% 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 bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 55 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 132 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 29 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at VCU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 31 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 27 |
