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Area Studies Schools in Missouri

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

As a degree choice, Area Studies is the 113th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Area Studies Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 102
Master’s Degree 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.3%
  • White: 69.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Area Studies Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 100 people employed in jobs related to an area studies degree, compared to 9,850 nationwide.

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Wages for Area Studies Jobs in Missouri

Area Studies grads earn an average of $70,560 in the state and $85,450 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Missouri that offer area studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Mizzou. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. 54% of students get financical aid.

#3

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,847 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at SLU will pay a net price of $25,039.

Area Studies Careers in MO

Some of the careers area studies majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 25% $65,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Ethnic Studies 47

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