by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how VCU compares to other colleges that offer area studies.
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VCU ranks competitively among schools offering area studies. In particular, it placed #59 out of 63 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 36 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from VCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,752 a year. This is lower than $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VCU, area studies students accumulate a median of $23,500 in student loans. This is lower than $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU were White. About 33% 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 bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the area studies majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.