Sociology Program

The sociology program at Virginia University of Lynchburg prepares students for careers in defense, social service, schools, software, publishing, and social work in local health agencies, government, and private corporations. The program focuses on the study of human social institutions and social relationships. Program courses include: social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, social institutions, and social problems. Get more details below including other Virginia colleges that offer sociology program.

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Virginia University of Lynchburg

101 West Queens Way, Hampton, VA

Virginia University of Lynchburg, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, is a school dedicated to providing an education guided by faith. The school maintains a Baptist affiliation, and offers priest studies through its seminary.This school is also a "historically black college", or HBCU, which was among one of the schools established after the civil war to provide an educational pathway for African-American students. This school had an enrollment of 600 students in 2010-2011. Virginia University of Lynchburg offers several programs for students to choose from. Here are the more popular programs offered:

• Liberal Arts
• Religious Studies
• Ministry
• Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services
• Sociology

Virginia University of Lynchburg maintains an open enrollment guideline, admitting any individuals that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, as well as any personal statements may be needed for certain programs.

Virginia University of Lynchburg also provides services for students such as career counseling for students in need of help, flexible scheduling for those with difficult working schedules, and job placement options.

The tuition is about $8,700 annually for undergraduate level students and close to $6,700 for graduate level programs, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Living quarters may be offered for students that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $3,000 per year. Some students at Virginia University of Lynchburg may qualify for financial assistance, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

Virginia University of Lynchburg is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission, having held that accreditation for the last nine consecutive years. For information and consumer disclosures, please check out school's website.

Students Enrolled in the Sociology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Virginia University of Lynchburg offers a bachelor's degree program in sociology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Sociologists

Description

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sociologists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).