Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how University of South Carolina-Columbia compares to other colleges that offer area studies.
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University of South Carolina-Columbia ranks competitively among schools offering area studies. Specifically, it ranked #38 out of 63 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Carolina-Columbia conferred 28 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of South Carolina-Columbia, area studies graduates take on a median debt of $20,125 in student loans. This is below $24,640, the typical median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $35,898 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 21% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are White. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| 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 South Carolina-Columbia.
This area studies program at University of South Carolina-Columbia breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chinese Studies | 4 |
University of South Carolina-Columbia conferred 4 degrees in chinese studies recently — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).