Area Studies Programs in North Carolina
Area Studies focuses on the language, history, and politics of one world region. It is a small, language-heavy major whose graduates often pair it with international work, education, or graduate study rather than a single set occupation.
Programs below are ranked only when a college figure rests on at least 100 graduates. Programs on 30 to 99 graduates carry a small-program flag and are listed, not ranked. Anything smaller shows the national median for the major, badged as such.
Ranked Area Studies Programs in North Carolina
| College | Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Area Studies | $38,868 n=142 | $13,354 Small program - rough guide n=88 |
Smaller Programs and National-Median Programs
These programs are too small for a trustworthy ranked figure, or their college figure is not published. They are listed, not ranked.
| College | Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson College | Area Studies | $38,972 National median for this major n=3,356 | Not published |
| Duke University | Area Studies | $38,972 National median for this major n=3,356 | Not published |
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | Area Studies | $38,972 National median for this major n=3,356 | Not published |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Area Studies | $38,972 National median for this major n=3,356 | Not published |
| Wake Forest University | Area Studies | $38,972 National median for this major n=3,356 | Not published |