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 UO ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at UO was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 53 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oregon handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in area studies from UO. This makes it the #35 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 UO is $31,427. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,211 for all area studies students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UO was $860 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,240 | $38,683 |
| Fees | $2,511 | $2,511 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,840 | $15,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,892 | $2,892 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a bachelor's degree in area studies from UO. About 77% of these graduates were women and the other 23% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UO 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 UO Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of area studies master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of Oregon.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 50 |
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