# University of Virginia: Sociology (bachelor's)

Charlottesville, VA. IPEDS 234076, CIP 45.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-virginia-main-campus/majors/sociology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $45,786
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $68,538 (U.S. median for this major: $52,120 across 458 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,500 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in VA: 2 of 15 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Sociology at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William & Mary | $87,655 | $14,000 | $19,096 | 89% |
| University of Virginia | $68,538 | $20,500 | $21,565 | 96% |
| George Mason University | $64,603 | $20,514 | $17,915 | 68% |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $63,654 | $22,859 | $24,953 | 86% |
| Roanoke College | $59,580 | $27,000 | $24,503 | 67% |
| University of Mary Washington | $58,224 | $23,500 | $20,667 | 66% |
| Christopher Newport University | $55,057 | $25,548 | $23,015 | 72% |
| Radford University | $54,122 | not reported | $14,578 | 49% |
| Old Dominion University | $53,734 | $26,100 | $14,638 | 46% |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $53,122 | $26,285 | $23,433 | 63% |
| Bridgewater College | $49,139 | not reported | $17,800 | 53% |
| James Madison University | $48,774 | $19,168 | $23,322 | 80% |
| Randolph-Macon College | $48,275 | $27,000 | $27,866 | 71% |
| Longwood University | $45,204 | $25,000 | $19,066 | 61% |
| Virginia State University | $40,432 | $31,000 | $15,840 | 39% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $53,260 Charlottesville, VA, $53,260 VA, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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