by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Chico State ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at Chico State was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #14 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Chico handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of area studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Chico State is $28,302. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,421 for all area studies students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Chico State, area studies students borrow a median amount of $16,375 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all area studies bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at California State University - Chico.
The area studies program at Chico State awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 18% of these degrees went to men with the other 82% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Chico with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 15 |
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