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Area Studies at The University of the South

If you are interested in studying Area Studies, you may want to check out the program at The University of the South. Get started with the following essential facts.

The University of the South sits in Sewanee, TN.

During the most recent reporting year, 5 area studies degrees were granted at The University of the South.

Online Class Availability at The University of the South

Many students take online classes at The University of the South. Among 1,724 students, 10 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Area Studies graduates at The University of the South, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Area Studies graduates at The University of the South are 60% women (3) and 40% men (2).

Area Studies Bachelor’s Program at The University of the South

Among the 5 bachelor’s area studies graduates at The University of the South, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of the South.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 40% of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of the South, lower than the national average of 44%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Area Studies Concentrations at The University of the South

This Area Studies program at The University of the South offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
American U.S. Studies	5

Highest-Paying Careers for Area Studies Graduates

Students who finish Area Studies program at The University of the South pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Area Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$47,517

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.