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. Also, learn how VUU ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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VUU has not yet been ranked nationally for its social sciences program.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 132 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 186 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Union University conferred 20 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from VUU earn a median of $38,384 a year. This is below $41,192, the median for all majors at VUU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at VUU, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $31,450 in student loans. This is above $30,593, the typical median for all majors at VUU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,530 | $12,630 |
| Fees | $5,200 | $5,200 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 15% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at VUU are Black or African American. Approximately 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Union University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at VUU are Black or African American. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Union University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the social sciences majors at Virginia Union University.
The social sciences program at VUU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 28 |
| Political Science & Government | 1 |