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 UMCP ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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The area studies major at UMCP 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in area studies from UMCP. This makes it the #83 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in area studies in 2022, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMCP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,699 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $412 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 64% of area studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in area studies from UMCP in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 37 |
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