by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMBC ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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The area studies major at UMBC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Area Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - Baltimore County handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMBC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,545 a year. This is less than $34,211, which is the national median of all area studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMBC paid an average of $1,103 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $382 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $26,594 |
| Fees | $3,714 | $3,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,204 | $14,204 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,414 | $3,414 |
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Of the 23 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Area Studies from UMBC in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UMBC area studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMBC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 4 |
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