by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Virginia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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Virginia Tech is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. In particular, it placed #68 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University handed out 604 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech earn a median of $60,950 a year. This is below $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech, social sciences students accumulate a median of $22,322 in student loans. This is lower than $23,442, the typical median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,420 | $34,362 |
| Fees | $2,796 | $3,402 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 49% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech were White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 51 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 376 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 59 |
Among recent graduates, 57% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 47% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social sciences majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
The social sciences program at Virginia Tech breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 190 |
| Sociology | 172 |
| Economics | 128 |
| International Relations & Security | 118 |
| Geography & Cartography | 49 |
| Urban Studies | 26 |
| Other Social Sciences | 11 |