by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of South Carolina-Columbia as a strong choice for area studies, ranked #39 out of 72 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 39 of 72 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in South Carolina | 1 of 1 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 of 11 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in area studies at University of South Carolina-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Carolina-Columbia handed out 28 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is among the very best schools in the country for area studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina | 1 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of South Carolina-Columbia, area studies graduates take on a median debt of $20,125 in student loans. This is below $24,640, the typical median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $35,898 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
Learn more about University of South Carolina-Columbia tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 21% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are White. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of South Carolina-Columbia granted 4 bachelor’s degrees in chinese studies recently — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).