Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign

Types of Degrees Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many regional studies (u.s., canadian, foreign) graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	428
Doctor’s Degree	98
Graduate Certificate	7

What Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign Majors Need to Know

In an O*NET survey, regional studies (u.s., canadian, foreign majors were asked to rate what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important in their occupations. These answers were weighted on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the most important.

Knowledge Areas for Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign Majors

According to O*NET survey takers, a major in regional studies (u.s., canadian, foreign should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:

• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
• Foreign Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
• History and Archeology - Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.

Skills for Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign Majors

When studying regional studies (u.s., canadian, foreign, you’ll learn many skills that will help you be successful in a wide range of jobs - even those that do not require a degree in the field. The following is a list of some of the most common skills needed for careers associated with this major:

• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Abilities for Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign Majors

Regional Studies (U.s., Canadian, Foreign majors often go into careers where the following abilities are vital:

• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

What Can You Do With a Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with regional studies (u.s., canadian, foreign:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors	10.4%	$74,440

Who Is Getting a Master’s Degree in Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign?

This major tends to be male dominated. About 71% of recent graduates are men.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of regional studies (u.s., canadian, foreign majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	82
Black or African American	15
Hispanic or Latino	54
White	180
International Students	93
Other Races/Ethnicities	4

Geographic Diversity

Students from other countries are interested in Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign, too. About 21.7% of those with this major are international students.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign

Some careers associated with regional studies (u.s., canadian, foreign require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

Find out what the typical degree level is for regional studies (u.s., canadian, foreign careers below.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)	0.2%
Master’s Degree	31.5%
Post-Master’s Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master’s degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level.	3.3%
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession.	1.1%
Doctoral Degree	61.6%
Post-Doctoral Training	4.0%

Online Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	0	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	0	0
Associate’s Degree	0	0
Bachelor’s Degree	6	0
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	6	0
Post-Master’s	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	2	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	1	0

Majors Related to Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to regional studies (u.s., canadian, foreign.

Major	Number of Grads
American U.S. Studies	1,225
Asian Studies	730
Area Studies, Other	640
East Asian Studies	593
Latin American Studies	537
Near & Middle Eastern Studies	336
African Studies	193
French Studies	136
European Studies	135
Russian Studies	115
Latin American & Caribbean Studies	102
German Studies	101
Central & Eastern European Studies	89
Italian Studies	85
Chinese Studies	71
Western European Studies	69
Japanese Studies	63
Spanish & Iberian Studies	49
South Asian Studies	43
Pacific Area/Pacific Rim Studies	36
Scandinavian Studies	24
Southeast Asian Studies	14
Ural-Altaic & Central Asian Studies	11
Appalachian Studies	8
Korean Studies	6
Irish Studies	6
Slavic Studies	4
Commonwealth Studies	3
Canadian Studies	1
Caribbean Studies	1

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
• Image Credit: By Karl Udo Gerth under License

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