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Social Sciences programs in Virginia

20 colleges in Virginia offer Social Sciences, from associate's degree to certificate (12 weeks to 1 year). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from J Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Northern Virginia Community College, and Tidewater Community College.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in Social Sciences. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

    Richmond, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $5,168
    Graduation rate
    32%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $39,529
  • Northern Virginia Community College

    Annandale, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $9,919
    Graduation rate
    33%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $53,557
  • Tidewater Community College

    Norfolk, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $11,762
    Graduation rate
    32%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $38,349
  • Virginia Peninsula Community College

    Hampton, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $7,012
    Graduation rate
    34%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $37,996
  • Virginia Western Community College

    Roanoke, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $4,966
    Graduation rate
    40%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $38,787
  • University of Virginia's College at Wise

    Wise, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $9,210
    Graduation rate
    47%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $45,325
  • Radford University

    Radford, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $14,578
    Graduation rate
    49%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $53,739
  • Liberty University

    Lynchburg, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $29,357
    Graduation rate
    65%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,813
  • Virginia Wesleyan University

    Virginia Beach, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $19,676
    Graduation rate
    42%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $50,074
  • Hollins University

    Roanoke, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $20,896
    Graduation rate
    65%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $40,075
  • Eastern Mennonite University

    Harrisonburg, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $24,588
    Graduation rate
    67%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $54,869
  • Blue Ridge Community College

    Weyers Cave, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $13,997
    Graduation rate
    40%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,644
  • Bluefield University

    Bluefield, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $25,573
    Graduation rate
    18%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $48,896
  • Ferrum College

    Ferrum, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $20,082
    Graduation rate
    32%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,296
  • Laurel Ridge Community College

    Middletown, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $6,013
    Graduation rate
    45%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $41,000
  • Mountain Gateway Community College

    Clifton Forge, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $4,861
    Graduation rate
    38%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,293
  • Patrick & Henry Community College

    Martinsville, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $4,102
    Graduation rate
    42%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $33,323
  • Southwest Virginia Community College

    Cedar Bluff, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $6,005
    Graduation rate
    46%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,221
  • Virginia Highlands Community College

    Abingdon, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $5,375
    Graduation rate
    40%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $32,681
  • Wytheville Community College

    Wytheville, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $4,622
    Graduation rate
    47%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,303

Program 45.0101, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).