by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how California State University-Chico ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Chico awarded 15 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from California State University-Chico report a median salary of $42,575 a year. This is lower than $57,793, the median for all majors at California State University-Chico.
To complete a bachelor’s at California State University-Chico, area studies students borrow a median amount of $16,375 in student loans. This is lower than $18,690, the typical median for all majors at California State University-Chico.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,388 | $2,388 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 53% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at California State University-Chico were Hispanic or Latino. About 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Chico with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the area studies majors at California State University-Chico.
This area studies program at California State University-Chico breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Latin American Studies | 10 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 5 |
California State University-Chico awarded 10 completions in latin american studies in the most recent reporting year — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (90%).
California State University-Chico conferred 5 completions in asian studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (40%).