by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how VCU compares to other colleges that offer ethnic studies.
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VCU is a solid choice among schools offering ethnic studies. In particular, it placed #79 out of 103 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 28 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from VCU report a median salary of $40,073 a year. This is below $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VCU, ethnic studies graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
Find out more about VCU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 7% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU are Black or African American. Approximately 39% 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 ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Here are the demographics of the ethnic studies majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
The ethnic studies program at VCU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Women’s Studies | 18 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 10 |
| Disability Studies | 10 |
VCU granted 18 completions in women’s studies in the latest year of data — 94% to women and 6% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (56%).
VCU granted 10 completions in african-american/black studies in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (80%).
VCU conferred 10 completions in disability studies in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).