Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how VCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general education.
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General Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from VCU earn a median of $49,444 a year. This is below $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of general education master’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of general education master’s degree graduates at VCU are White. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master’s in general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of general education doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of general education doctoral degree graduates at VCU are White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a doctoral in general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general education majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
This general education program at VCU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education, General | 71 |
VCU granted 71 completions in education, general in the latest year of data — 73% to women and 27% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (59%).