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Area Studies at University of Richmond

If you are interested in studying Area Studies, take a look at what University of Richmond. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Richmond sits in University of Richmond, VA.

During the most recent reporting year, 10 area studies graduations were recorded at University of Richmond.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Richmond

Many students take online classes at University of Richmond. Of 3,722 students, 110 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,008 (27%) took at least some classes online.

Area Studies Rankings at University of Richmond

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Richmond’s Area Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Area Studies Graduates from University of Richmond

Students who complete University of Richmond’s Area Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$25,863
2 years	$37,928
3 years	$42,865
4 years	$51,138
5 years	$70,722

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Area Studies graduates from University of Richmond report median earnings of $51,138, compared with $80,851 for all University of Richmond graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Area Studies graduates from University of Richmond is $19,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Area Studies graduates at University of Richmond, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Area Studies graduates at University of Richmond are 60% women (6) and 40% men (4).

Area Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Richmond

Of the 10 bachelor’s area studies degrees awarded at University of Richmond, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Richmond.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Richmond, lower than the national average of 44%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Area Studies Concentrations at University of Richmond

This Area Studies program at University of Richmond offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Middle Eastern Studies	3
Russian Studies	2
Chinese Studies	2
German Studies	2
Italian Studies	1

Top-Paying Careers for Area Studies Graduates

Students who finish Area Studies program at University of Richmond pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Area Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$47,517

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.