by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Missouri-Columbia. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Missouri-Columbia as a strong choice for area studies, coming in at #58 out of 72 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 58 of 72 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in Missouri | 2 of 2 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 of 2 |
The following degree levels are granted in area studies at University of Missouri-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 55 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Missouri-Columbia awarded 55 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a solid choice among schools offering area studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 2 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 52 |
Area Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Missouri-Columbia report a median salary of $59,123 a year. This is below $65,467, the median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Missouri-Columbia, area studies graduates take on a median debt of $24,250 in student loans. This is above $21,658, the typical median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,017 | $34,877 |
| Fees | $1,179 | $1,179 |
Learn more about University of Missouri-Columbia tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
