by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how University of Maryland-College Park stacks up against peers offering area studies.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland-College Park conferred 6 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Area Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Maryland-College Park earn a median of $59,629 a year. This is lower than $78,942, the median for all majors at University of Maryland-College Park.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Maryland-College Park, area studies students accumulate a median of $22,250 in student loans. This is higher than $20,836, the typical median for all majors at University of Maryland-College Park.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,000 | $39,464 |
| Fees | $1,722 | $1,722 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 25% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of area studies master’s degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park are Asian. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of area studies doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of area studies doctoral degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park are Asian. Approximately 25% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a doctoral in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of Maryland-College Park.
This area studies program at University of Maryland-College Park offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 14 |
| Latin American and Caribbean Studies | 11 |
| East Asian Studies | 4 |
| Latin American Studies | 3 |
University of Maryland-College Park granted 14 degrees in american/united states studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (36%).
University of Maryland-College Park conferred 11 degrees in latin american and caribbean studies in the most recent reporting year — 36% to women and 64% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (45%).
University of Maryland-College Park conferred 4 completions in east asian studies in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
University of Maryland-College Park conferred 3 degrees in latin american studies recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (67%).