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Area Studies in Virginia

Area Studies Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Area Studies Grads in Virginia

There are 340 people in the state and 11,430 people in the nation working in Area Studies jobs.

Area Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Area Studies Jobs in Virginia

Area Studies grads earn an average of $91,200 in the state and $97,350 nationwide.

Area Studies Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 5 colleges in Virginia offering Area Studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

William & Mary

Williamsburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,873 after earning their degree at this institution. About 33% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,934 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 93%, getting in takes some planning. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,366 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,654 a year. The school admits about 83% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,471 after earning their degree at this institution. About 17% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Area Studies Careers in VA

Some of the careers Area Studies majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 7% $47,517

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Area Studies.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Ethnic Studies 9,122
Other Culture & Gender Studies 47

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