Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Virginia colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary

6300 Center Dr Bldg 22, Norfolk, VA

About

Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary, located in Petersburg, Virginia, was founded in 1960 as a two year junior college branch of The College of William and Mary. The school eventually became independent of the school, though sharing the same Board of Visitors. The school is named for Richard Bland, a former statesman of Virginia. The school is the only junior college in the state, and the only two year institution to offer housing. The school is located in rural Virginia and has an annual enrollment of over just over 1,600 students. The school is also more commonly referred to as Richard Bland College.

Academics

Richard Bland College provides students with wo degree tracks, an Associate of Arts and Associate of Science, in order to prepare students for their continued education following completion of the chosen track. Individuals pursuing academic transfer will complete the first two years of their education locally and at low cost followed by applying for transfer to a four year institution to complete the final two years to earn their bachelor's degree. Transfer to public Virginia Colleges, in particular The College of William and Mary, is made easier through transfer agreements.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Individuals interested in enrolling at Richard Bland College must be eighteen years of age or have earned a high school diploma. Enrollment is accomplished through the submission of an application and payment of fees. Providing previous transcripts and test scores is also encouraged, as is participating in new student enrollment and meeting with a counselor prior to registration. Students may be required to take a placement exam prior to their first semester. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and are awarded based on need as determined by the information provided by the student in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary offers an associate's degree program in liberal arts.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
  • Total Employment: 360
  • Average Annual Salary: $63300

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).