by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Colby ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in area studies.
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The area studies major at Colby is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Area Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Colby College handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Colby College.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students earned a bachelor's degree in area studies from Colby. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colby College with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 3 |
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