by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at VMI. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #16 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates VMI as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #495 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 495 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Virginia | 17 of 33 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 77 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at VMI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 101 |
The social sciences field at VMI includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 55 |
| Economics | 46 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Military Institute awarded 101 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
VMI holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #16 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 16 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 76 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 440 |
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at VMI earn a median of $67,186 a year. This is above $66,155, the median for all majors at VMI.
To complete a bachelor’s at VMI, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $22,375 in student loans. This is higher than $22,309, the typical median for all majors at VMI.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,782 | $41,960 |
| Fees | $10,678 | $10,678 |
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Among recent graduates, 89% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at VMI are White. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Military Institute with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
