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General Studies in Virginia

General Studies Schools in Virginia

2,257 students earned General Studies degrees in Virginia in the 2022-2023 year.

A General Studies major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Studies Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 2,150
Bachelor’s Degree 107

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.0%
  • Black or African American: 19.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.9%
  • White: 44.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for General Studies Grads in Virginia

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Wages for General Studies Jobs in Virginia

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer general studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,351 Degrees in Major Awarded
52,873 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,680. Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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600 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,769 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 33%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid.

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297 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,440 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 32%. Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

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170 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,864 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $6,107. The full-time teacher rate is 32%.

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88 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,738 Total Students

83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. 31% of the teachers are full time.

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68 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,759 Total Students

76% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,492.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,385.

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Bluefield College

Bluefield
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
965 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Bluefield College. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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#9

Regent University

Virginia Beach
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. An average student at Regent will pay a net price of $17,220.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,516 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $40,511. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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General Studies Careers in VA

Some of the careers general studies majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Liberal Arts 5,961
Humanities 409
Individualized Studies 261

View all majors related to General Studies

View Nationwide General Studies Report

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