by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how USU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at USU was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 64 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 67 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah State University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of area studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at USU is $31,894. 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 USU was $865 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $271 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $23,305 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $856 | $856 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,644 | $8,644 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,192 | $4,192 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in area studies from USU. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USU 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 USU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Utah State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 7 |
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