by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how St. Olaf ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at St. Olaf was ranked #46 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, St Olaf College handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of area studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at St. Olaf is $25,650. This is less than $30,421, which is the national median of all area studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at St. Olaf, area studies students borrow a median amount of $21,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,500 for all area studies majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at St Olaf College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in area studies from St. Olaf. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Olaf College with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 27 |
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