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Ethnic Studies in Virginia

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Ethnic Studies Schools in Virginia

105 students earned Ethnic Studies degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

An Ethnic Studies major is the 137th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 86
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 43.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 34.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.8%
  • Other Races: 11.4%
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Jobs for Ethnic Studies Grads in Virginia

There are 2,260 people in the state and 66,990 people in the nation working in ethnic studies jobs.

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Wages for Ethnic Studies Jobs in Virginia

In this state, ethnic studies grads earn an average of $70,770. Nationwide, they make an average of $55,230.

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There are 8 colleges in Virginia that offer ethnic studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,487 a year. This public school has an average net price of $20,490.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $64,712 after graduation. A typical student attending University of Virginia will pay a net price of $22,006.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%. Graduates earn an average $42,015 after graduation.

#4

University of Richmond

University of Richmond
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
4,056 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. In their early career, URichmond grads earn an average salary of $61,214. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
795 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. Most students complete their degree in 4.04 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%.

#5

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,842 a year.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,303 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,551.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,347 Total Students

70% of the teachers are full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Ethnic Studies Careers in VA

Some of the careers ethnic studies majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 28% $70,780
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 14% $66,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Area Studies 177

View all majors related to Ethnic Studies

View Nationwide Ethnic Studies Report

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