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. In addition, we cover how Mizzou ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at Mizzou was ranked #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 44 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mizzou go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,096 a year. This is higher than $34,211, which is the national median for all area studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mizzou, area studies students borrow a median amount of $48,073 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,231 for all area studies majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the area studies program at Mizzou is $539 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Mizzou paid an average of $1,384 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $542 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,008 | $33,216 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,550 | $13,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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Of the 47 area studies students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Mizzou, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Mizzou 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 Mizzou Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 1,007 |
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