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 UMGC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in area studies.
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The area studies major at UMGC 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, University of Maryland Global Campus handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of Maryland Global Campus.
Of the 49 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Area Studies from UMGC in 2020-2021, 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
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