by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how UR/U of Richmond/Richmond stacks up against peers offering area studies.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Richmond conferred 10 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Area Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond report a median salary of $51,138 a year. This is lower than $80,851, the median for all majors at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond.
To complete a bachelor’s at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond, area studies students accumulate a median of $19,750 in student loans. This is below $21,358, the typical median for all majors at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,570 | $65,230 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond were White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Richmond with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the area studies majors at University of Richmond.
This area studies program at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 3 |
| Chinese Studies | 2 |
| German Studies | 2 |
| Russian Studies | 2 |
| Italian Studies | 1 |
UR/U of Richmond/Richmond granted 3 degrees in near and middle eastern studies in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
UR/U of Richmond/Richmond granted 2 degrees in chinese studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
UR/U of Richmond/Richmond awarded 2 degrees in german studies in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
UR/U of Richmond/Richmond awarded 2 completions in russian studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
UR/U of Richmond/Richmond conferred 1 completion in italian studies in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).