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. Also, learn how University of Virginia ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at University of Virginia was ranked #58 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 150% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in area studies from University of Virginia. This makes it the #43 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of area studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Virginia is $22,566. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,421 for all area studies students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Virginia, area studies students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,500 for all area studies majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.
Of the 5 area studies students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from University of Virginia, about 20% were men and 80% were 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, 80% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in area studies from University of Virginia. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 29 |
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