by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UMGC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at UMGC was ranked #40 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 40 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland Global Campus handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMGC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,650 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,211 for all area studies bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMGC was $524 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $318 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,632 | $11,976 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in area studies from UMGC. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UMGC 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 UMGC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of Maryland Global Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 1 |
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