by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Penn State Harrisburg ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The area studies major at Penn State Harrisburg is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Area Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Penn State Harrisburg paid an average of $1,088 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $641 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,388 | $26,112 |
| Fees | $556 | $556 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 | $1,840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,870 | $15,870 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,788 | $4,788 |
Learn more about Penn State Harrisburg tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 area studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from Penn State Harrisburg. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Penn State Harrisburg area studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Penn State Harrisburg Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in area studies from Penn State Harrisburg in 2022, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Penn State Harrisburg are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 1 |
