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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Smith ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at Smith was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 37 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Smith College handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Smith go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,878 a year. This is less than $34,211, which is the national median of all area studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Smith was $1,910 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,260 | $61,260 |
| Fees | $308 | $308 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,310 | $21,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,352 | $2,352 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 5% of area studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Smith are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Smith College with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Smith 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 Smith Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Smith College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 19 |
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