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Best Area & Ethnic Studies Colleges in Virginia

10 accredited institutions in Virginia offering area & ethnic studies programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

10

Colleges

327

Graduates/yr

5

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Area & Ethnic Studies Programs in Virginia

PublicBachelor's

Virginia Commonwealth University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Old Dominion University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

George Mason University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Hollins University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of Richmond

University of Richmond

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Randolph-Macon College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Emory & Henry University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Washington and Lee University

Studying Area & Ethnic Studies in Virginia

Virginia has 10 accredited colleges offering area & ethnic studies programs, producing 327 graduates annually. Of these, 5 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Virginia residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.