by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how VCU ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 59 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from VCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,557 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,211 for all area studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VCU, area studies students borrow a median amount of $36,011 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,231 for all area 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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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Of the 42 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in area studies from VCU in 2022, 17% were men and 83% 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
VCU 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 VCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 28 |
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