African American Studies Schools in Virginia

44 African American Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, African American Studies is the 270th most popular major out of a total 694 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of African American Studies Majors in Virginia

African American Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	44

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a african american studies major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of african american studies majors in Virginia is as follows:

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 77.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 13.6%
• White: 2.3%
• Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
• Other Races: 2.3%

Jobs for African American Studies Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 260 people employed in jobs related to an african american studies degree, compared to 9,850 nationwide.

Wages for African American Studies Jobs in Virginia

African American Studies grads earn an average of $76,950 in the state and $85,450 nationwide.

Most Popular African American Studies Programs in VA

There are 2 colleges in Virginia that offer african american studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

African American Studies Careers in VA

Some of the careers african american studies majors go into include:

Job Title	VA Job Growth	VA Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors	14%	$66,220

Related Majors in Virginia

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to african american studies.

Major	Annual Graduates in VA
Women’s Studies	54
	3

View all majors related to African American Studies

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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