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 UofSC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at UofSC was ranked #46 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 45 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 46 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of area studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at UofSC is $32,064. 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 UofSC paid an average of $1,439 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $512 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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Of the 34 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in area studies from UofSC in 2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UofSC 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 UofSC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 16 |
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