by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how VSU stacks up against peers offering sociology.
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VSU is a solid choice among schools offering sociology. More specifically it was ranked #377 out of 434 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #16 in Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia State University handed out 21 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VSU, sociology students accumulate a median of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than $29,045, the typical median for all majors at VSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,540 | $17,532 |
| Fees | $4,342 | $5,118 |
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Among recent graduates, 10% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at VSU are Black or African American. Roughly 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia State University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Virginia State University.