by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how URichmond ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at URichmond was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 36 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Richmond handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of area studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at URichmond is $33,340. This is less than $34,211, which is the national median of all area studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at URichmond was $2,555 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,600 | $62,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,210 | $16,210 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,510 | $1,510 |
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Of the 23 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in area studies from URichmond in 2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
URichmond does not offer an online option for its area studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the URichmond Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of Richmond.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 2 |
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