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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how William & Mary ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at William & Mary was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, William & Mary handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in area studies from William & Mary. This makes it the #50 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in area studies in 2021, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from William & Mary go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,517 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,421 for all area studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at William & Mary, area studies students borrow a median amount of $15,250 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 William & Mary.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 students earned a bachelor's degree in area studies from William & Mary. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 14 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in area studies from William & Mary. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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