by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Virginia Tech. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Virginia Tech highly for sociology, ranked #49 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 49 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Virginia | 3 of 16 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 of 108 |
The table below lists every degree level available for sociology at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 165 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University awarded 165 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Virginia Tech is in the top 10% of the country for sociology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 3 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at Virginia Tech earn a median of $47,684 a year. This is lower than $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
To complete a bachelor’s at Virginia Tech, sociology students accumulate a median of $22,859 in student loans. This is below $23,442, the typical median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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, 35% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. Approximately 64% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Graduate study is also available at Virginia Tech. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 2 |
