by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how University of Missouri-Columbia stacks up against peers offering area studies.
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University of Missouri-Columbia ranks competitively among schools offering area studies. Specifically, it ranked #52 out of 63 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Missouri-Columbia handed out 55 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Area Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Missouri-Columbia report a median salary of $59,123 a year. This is below $65,467, the median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Missouri-Columbia, area studies graduates take on a median debt of $24,250 in student loans. This is above $21,658, the typical median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,017 | $34,877 |
| Fees | $1,179 | $1,179 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 42% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.