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Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Schools in Virginia

37 Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies is the 29th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Majors in Virginia

Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender 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
Master’s Degree 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 70.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.4%
  • Other Races: 10.8%
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Jobs for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 2,260 people employed in jobs related to an area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies degree, compared to 66,990 nationwide.

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Wages for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Jobs in Virginia

Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies grads earn an average of $70,770 in the state and $55,230 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Virginia that offer area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

William & Mary

Williamsburg
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,818 a year.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. In their early career, VCU grads earn an average salary of $42,487.

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

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,712 a year. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

This public school has an average net price of $17,204. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Old Dominion. The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average.

#6

Virginia Tech

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

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Careers in VA

Some of the careers area, ethnic, culture, and gender 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 area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Education 7,400
Psychology 1,767
Social Sciences 627
Communication & Journalism 380
History 275
Library Science 51
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 39

View all majors related to Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies

View Nationwide Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Report

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