# Virginia Commonwealth University: Ethnic / Gender Studies (bachelor's)

Richmond, VA. IPEDS 234030, CIP 05.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/virginia-commonwealth-university/majors/ethnic-gender-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,607
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,233 (U.S. median for this major: $51,565 across 103 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $22,938)
- Rank in VA: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Ethnic / Gender Studies at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia | $57,646 | $14,100 | $21,565 | 96% |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $42,233 | $26,000 | $23,433 | 63% |

## Careers
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage $78,030 Richmond, VA, $63,030 VA, $60,170 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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