by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at VCU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VCU as a strong choice for ethnic studies, ranked #83 out of 124 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 83 of 124 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Virginia | 2 of 2 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 of 14 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in ethnic studies at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 28 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
VCU is among the very best schools in the country for ethnic studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 77 |
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from VCU report a median salary of $40,073 a year. This is below $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VCU, ethnic studies graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
Find out more about VCU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 7% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU are Black or African American. Approximately 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
VCU awarded 18 bachelor’s degrees in women’s studies in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (56%).
VCU awarded 10 bachelor’s degrees in african-american/black studies in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (80%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 10 undergraduate certificate degrees in ethnic studies.
VCU is not yet ranked for ethnic studies at the undergraduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 10% of ethnic studies undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of ethnic studies undergraduate certificate degree graduates at VCU were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a undergraduate certificate in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
VCU conferred 10 undergraduate certificate degrees in disability studies recently — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
