by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UMGC compares to other colleges that offer area studies.
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UMGC holds a strong position among schools offering area studies. More specifically it was ranked #36 out of 63 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland Global Campus awarded 49 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $11,976 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
Learn more about UMGC tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 51% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UMGC are White. About 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Here are the demographics of the area studies majors at University of Maryland Global Campus.
This area studies program at UMGC offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 49 |
UMGC conferred 49 degrees in asian studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 49% to women and 51% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (37%). Some of these were earned through distance education.