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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is in the top 10% of the country for area studies. More specifically it was ranked #21 out of 63 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill awarded 164 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Area Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill report a median salary of $43,478 a year. This is below $72,614, the median for all majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, area studies students borrow a median amount of $13,000 in student loans. This is below $15,140, the typical median for all majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,019 | $39,228 |
| Fees | $1,975 | $1,975 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 20% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Among recent graduates, 29% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of area studies master’s degree graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in area studies from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill identified as women.
The largest share of area studies doctoral degree graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a doctoral in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
The area studies program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 39 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 18 |
| European Studies/Civilization | 9 |
| Latin American Studies | 3 |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill awarded 39 completions in asian studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 74% to women and 26% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (44%).
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill granted 18 completions in american/united states studies/civilization recently — 89% to women and 11% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (44%).
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill awarded 9 completions in european studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill awarded 3 degrees in latin american studies recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (67%).