by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how St. Olaf ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at St. Olaf was ranked #45 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 45 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, St Olaf College handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of area studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at St. Olaf is $35,569. This is higher than $34,211, which is the national median for all area studies bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at St. Olaf paid an average of $1,785 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,970 | $56,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,000 | $13,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $900 | $900 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of area studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Olaf College with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
St. Olaf 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 St. Olaf Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at St Olaf College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 32 |
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