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. In addition, we cover how Mizzou ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at Mizzou was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of area studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mizzou is $42,527. This is higher than $30,421, which is the national median for all area studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mizzou, area studies students borrow a median amount of $24,250 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,500 for all area studies majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the area studies program at Mizzou is $539 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
Of the 70 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in area studies from Mizzou in 2021, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 949 |
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