Sociology bachelor's degree programs in Virginia
Compare 15 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Virginia
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1William & MaryWilliamsburg · $14,000 federal debt$87,6552University of Virginia-Main CampusCharlottesville · $20,500 federal debt$68,5383George Mason UniversityFairfax · $20,514 federal debt$64,6034Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg · $22,859 federal debt$63,6545Roanoke CollegeSalem · $27,000 federal debt$59,5806University of Mary WashingtonFredericksburg · $23,500 federal debt$58,2247Christopher Newport UniversityNewport News · $25,548 federal debt$55,0578Radford UniversityRadford · Debt not reported$54,1229Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk · $26,100 federal debt$53,73410Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond · $26,285 federal debt$53,122
CAREER CONTEXT IN VA
What related occupations pay in Virginia
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
11-9199Managers, All Other
- State median wage
- $166,230
- Middle 50% wage range
- $138,670–$195,190
- State employment
- 21,560
- Projected growth
- +4.9%
- Annual openings
- 100,900
25-1067Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $78,120
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,320–$97,580
- State employment
- 400
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
25-1069Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other
- State median wage
- $94,740
- Middle 50% wage range
- $78,680–$112,720
- State employment
- 90
- Projected growth
- +1.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,300
19-4061Social Science Research Assistants
- State median wage
- $53,260
- Middle 50% wage range
- $45,880–$66,430
- State employment
- 700
- Projected growth
- +5.0%
- Annual openings
- 4,900
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Virginia; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William & Mary | Williamsburg | $87,655 | $14,000 |
| 2 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | Charlottesville | $68,538 | $20,500 |
| 3 | George Mason University | Fairfax | $64,603 | $20,514 |
| 4 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg | $63,654 | $22,859 |
| 5 | Roanoke College | Salem | $59,580 | $27,000 |
| 6 | University of Mary Washington | Fredericksburg | $58,224 | $23,500 |
| 7 | Christopher Newport University | Newport News | $55,057 | $25,548 |
| 8 | Radford University | Radford | $54,122 | Not available |
| 9 | Old Dominion University | Norfolk | $53,734 | $26,100 |
| 10 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond | $53,122 | $26,285 |
| 11 | Bridgewater College | Bridgewater | $49,139 | Not available |
| 12 | James Madison University | Harrisonburg | $48,774 | $19,168 |
| 13 | Randolph-Macon College | Ashland | $48,275 | $27,000 |
| 14 | Longwood University | Farmville | $45,204 | $25,000 |
| 15 | Virginia State University | Petersburg | $40,432 | $31,000 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Sociology in Virginia
What do Sociology bachelor's degree graduates earn in Virginia?
Across 15 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $54,122 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $25,000 among the 13 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Virginia colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. William & Mary has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.