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. Also, learn how UNC Chapel Hill ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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UNC Chapel Hill is in the top 10% of the country for area studies. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 70 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 7 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 182 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 219 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in area studies from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #83 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in area studies in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNC Chapel Hill go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,955 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,211 for all area studies students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the area studies program at UNC Chapel Hill is $335 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNC Chapel Hill was $1,557 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $292 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,019 | $37,360 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,290 | $1,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,016 | $13,016 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,814 | $2,814 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 182 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in area studies from UNC Chapel Hill. About 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Online degrees for the UNC Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 38 |
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