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Area Studies Schools in North Carolina

332 students earned Area Studies degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Area Studies is the 67th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Area Studies Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 290
Master’s Degree 26
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.6%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.1%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.1%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Area Studies Grads in North Carolina

260 people in the state and 9,850 in the nation are employed in jobs related to area studies.

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Wages for Area Studies Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a area studies grad in the state is $82,580, compared to a typical salary of $85,450 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in North Carolina that offer area studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

221 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,002 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Duke University

Durham
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $32,459. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Davidson College

Davidson
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
1,983 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid.

#5

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

44% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,845. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,989. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,686 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private school has an average net price of $18,772.

Area Studies Careers in NC

Some of the careers area studies majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 7% $78,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Ethnic Studies 171

View all majors related to Area Studies

View Nationwide Area Studies Report

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