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Area Studies Schools in Georgia

110 Area Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Area Studies is the 130th most popular major in the state out of a total 292 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Area Studies Majors in Georgia

Area Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 87
Master’s Degree 11
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 10
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a area studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of area studies majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 22.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 41.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.7%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Area Studies Grads in Georgia

There are 130 people in the state and 9,850 people in the nation working in area studies jobs.

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Wages for Area Studies Jobs in Georgia

In this state, area studies grads earn an average of $51,590. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,450.

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There are 9 colleges in Georgia that offer area studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Emory University

Atlanta
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $61,633 after graduation. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,522. Most students complete their degree in 4.84 years. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
20% Graduation Rate
3,457 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,570. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.72 years.

#4

Morehouse College

Atlanta
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,152 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 96%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,080 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Agnes Scott grads earn an average salary of $34,075. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

75% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,199 a year.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 80% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,452 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 99% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Oglethorpe.

Area Studies Careers in GA

Some of the careers area studies majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to area studies.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Ethnic Studies 136

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