by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Chico State ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at Chico State was ranked #64 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #11 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 62 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 64 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Chico handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 109% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Chico State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,149 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,211 for all area studies students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,322 | $2,322 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,052 | $1,052 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,020 | $16,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,894 | $2,894 |
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Of the 23 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Area Studies from Chico State in 2021-2022, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Chico with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Chico State does not offer an online option for its area studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Chico State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at California State University - Chico.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 16 |
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