Sociology programs in Virginia
29 colleges in Virginia offer Sociology, from bachelor's degree to doctorate (research). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Old Dominion University, and Virginia Commonwealth University.
Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard
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Colleges
Sorted by graduates in Sociology. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate (research)- Average net price
- $24,953
- Graduation rate
- 86%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $81,698
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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree Master's degree- Average net price
- $14,638
- Graduation rate
- 46%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $54,914
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree- Average net price
- $23,433
- Graduation rate
- 63%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $58,128
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University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate (research)- Average net price
- $21,565
- Graduation rate
- 96%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $86,863
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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $23,322
- Graduation rate
- 80%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $69,954
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Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $23,015
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $60,509
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George Mason University
Fairfax, VA · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate (research)- Average net price
- $17,915
- Graduation rate
- 68%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $76,343
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Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $15,282
- Graduation rate
- 39%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $44,666
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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $19,096
- Graduation rate
- 89%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $73,490
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Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $15,840
- Graduation rate
- 39%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $45,543
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Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $27,866
- Graduation rate
- 70%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $58,448
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University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $20,667
- Graduation rate
- 66%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $60,613
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Longwood University
Farmville, VA · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $19,066
- Graduation rate
- 61%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $52,347
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Roanoke College
Salem, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $24,503
- Graduation rate
- 67%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $58,047
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Radford University
Radford, VA · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $14,578
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $53,739
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Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $19,061
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $47,385
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Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $17,800
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $53,453
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Averett University
Danville, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $22,925
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $51,516
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University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $31,309
- Graduation rate
- 85%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $76,178
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University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $22,235
- Graduation rate
- 57%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $56,380
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Mary Baldwin University
Staunton, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $12,756
- Graduation rate
- 39%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $44,427
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Hollins University
Roanoke, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $20,896
- Graduation rate
- 65%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $40,075
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Marymount University
Arlington, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $29,137
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $67,516
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Randolph College
Lynchburg, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $15,921
- Graduation rate
- 46%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $53,409
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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
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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
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Hampton University
Hampton, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $25,319
- Graduation rate
- 57%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $59,159
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Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $30,298
- Graduation rate
- 67%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $58,433
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Virginia University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $21,253
- Graduation rate
- 38%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $28,396
Program 45.1101, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).