by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how VCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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VCU is a solid choice among schools offering sociology. Specifically, it ranked #190 out of 434 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 61 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from VCU earn a median of $41,591 a year. This is lower than $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VCU, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $26,285 in student loans. This is higher than $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU are White. About 52% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of sociology master’s degree graduates at VCU are White. About 75% 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 master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.