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 UC Davis ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at UC Davis was ranked #39 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #5 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 39 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 39 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Davis handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in area studies from UC Davis. This makes it the #83 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of area studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Davis is $21,527. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,211 for all area studies students.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,413 | $3,413 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,381 | $1,381 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,068 | $19,068 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,359 | $5,359 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in area studies from UC Davis. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UC Davis 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 UC Davis Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of California - Davis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 178 |
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