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Ethnic Studies in Virginia

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Ethnic Studies Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 16 students earned their Ethnic Studies degrees in VA.

In this state, Ethnic Studies is the 136th most popular major out of a total 227 majors commonly available.

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
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16

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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 12.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 68.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.3%
  • Other Races: 12.5%
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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 4 colleges in Virginia that offer ethnic studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

In their early career, Old Dominion grads earn an average salary of $42,015. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending Old Dominion will pay a net price of $17,204.

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

This public school has an average net price of $19,551. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it.

#3

Virginia Tech

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,301. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

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 21

View all majors related to Ethnic Studies

View Nationwide Ethnic Studies Report

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