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. Also, learn how UNC Charlotte ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Charlotte was ranked #87 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in area studies from UNC Charlotte. This makes it the #29 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
The area studies program at UNC Charlotte awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Area Studies from UNC Charlotte in 2020-2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 39 |
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