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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how USU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at USU was ranked #77 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #3 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Utah State University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,801 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,421 for all area studies students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USU, area studies students borrow a median amount of $13,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all area studies bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Utah State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in area studies from USU. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 11 |
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