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Area Studies Schools in North Carolina

42 Area Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Area Studies major is the 99th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Area Studies Majors in North Carolina

Area Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a area studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of area studies majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.7%
  • White: 35.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 42.9%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Area Studies Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 260 people employed in jobs related to an area studies degree, compared to 9,850 nationwide.

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Wages for Area Studies Jobs in North Carolina

Area Studies grads earn an average of $82,580 in the state and $85,450 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in North Carolina that offer area studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Duke University

Durham
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

92% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,459.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending UNC Charlotte will pay a net price of $17,634.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

A typical student attending Appalachian State will pay a net price of $13,989. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 78% of the teachers are full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

A typical student attending UNC Chapel Hill will pay a net price of $12,469. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at UNC Chapel Hill.

Area Studies Careers in NC

Some of the careers area studies majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 7% $78,320

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to area studies.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Ethnic Studies 31

View all majors related to Area Studies

View Nationwide Area Studies Report

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