U.S. median for this major: $57,208.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 51% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $20,552.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $38,954. College Scorecard.
Area Studies at Virginia colleges
Every Virginia college we cover that reports Area Studies graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William & Mary | $68,909 | $15,250 | $19,096 | 89% |
| 2 | University of Virginia | $65,970 | $23,000 | $21,565 | 96% |
| 3 | Virginia Commonwealth University | $45,852 | $23,500 | $23,433 | 63% |
11 more Virginia colleges offer Area Studies but have too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at VCU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About VCU
- Acceptance rate: 93% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 63% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $58,128
- Full cost breakdown · all 58 majors · overview
Related majors at VCU
- English$45,844
- History$53,186
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Philosophy$64,402
- Linguistics$45,607
VCU Area Studies questions
How much do VCU Area Studies graduates earn?
Area Studies graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median $45,852 four years after graduating and $35,557 one year after. The U.S. median for Area Studies graduates across 70 colleges is $57,208.
How much debt do VCU Area Studies graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Area Studies graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University is $23,500, about 51% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $20,552.
Where does VCU rank for Area Studies in Virginia?
Of 3 Virginia colleges reporting Area Studies graduate earnings, Virginia Commonwealth University ranks 3rd. The highest is William & Mary at $68,909.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Virginia Commonwealth University Area Studies: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/virginia-commonwealth-university/majors/area-studies (College Scorecard and BLS data).