Area Studies Programs in Virginia
Area Studies focuses on the language, history, and politics of one world region. It is a small, language-heavy major whose graduates often pair it with international work, education, or graduate study rather than a single set occupation.
Programs below are ranked only when a college figure rests on at least 100 graduates. Programs on 30 to 99 graduates carry a small-program flag and are listed, not ranked. Anything smaller shows the national median for the major, badged as such.
Smaller Programs and National-Median Programs
These programs are too small for a trustworthy ranked figure, or their college figure is not published. They are listed, not ranked.
| College | Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| William & Mary | Area Studies | $46,605 Small program - rough guide n=31 | Not published |
| Emory & Henry University | Area Studies | $38,972 National median for this major n=3,356 | Not published |
| George Mason University | Area Studies | $38,972 National median for this major n=3,356 | Not published |
| University of Lynchburg | Area Studies | $38,972 National median for this major n=3,356 | Not published |
| Old Dominion University | Area Studies | $38,972 National median for this major n=3,356 | Not published |
| Randolph-Macon College | Area Studies | $38,972 National median for this major n=3,356 | Not published |
| University of Richmond | Area Studies | $38,972 National median for this major n=3,356 | Not published |
| Shenandoah University | Area Studies | $38,972 National median for this major n=3,356 | Not published |
| University of Virginia's College at Wise | Area Studies | $38,972 National median for this major n=3,356 | Not published |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Area Studies | $40,946 Small program - rough guide n=58 | $20,000 Small program - rough guide n=38 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | Area Studies | $43,277 Small program - rough guide n=47 | Not published |
| Washington and Lee University | Area Studies | $38,972 National median for this major n=3,356 | Not published |