by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how VCU ranks in comparison to other schools with ethnic studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 59 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from VCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,607 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,459 for all ethnic studies students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VCU, ethnic studies students borrow a median amount of $38,916 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,149 for all ethnic studies majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at VCU was $1,198 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $443 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 ethnic studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from VCU. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 88% were women.
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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the VCU ethnic studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 42 |
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