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Area Studies in North Carolina

Area Studies Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Area Studies Grads in North Carolina

There are 610 people in the state and 11,430 people in the nation working in Area Studies jobs.

Area Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Area Studies Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for an Area Studies grad in the state is $79,590, compared to a typical salary of $97,350 nationwide.

Area Studies Wages Nationwide vs. NC

Our data covers 6 colleges in North Carolina offering Area Studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,058 after earning their degree at this institution. About 19% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#2

Duke University

Durham

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $74,497 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 7% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Davidson College

Davidson

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,411 in their first year after graduation. About 14% of those who apply are admitted. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem

Graduates earn a median salary of $52,635 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 22% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,953 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 80%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,893 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Area Studies Careers in NC

Some of the careers Area Studies majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 7% $47,517

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Area Studies.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Ethnic Studies 9,122
Other Culture & Gender Studies 47

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