Area Studies

Bachelor's degree · University of Maryland-College Park · College Park, MD

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$24,699Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,469Median earnings 4 years after
$64,545Median earnings 5 years after
$17,750Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Area Studies at University of Maryland-College Park earn a median of $24,699 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $56,625 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,190–$78,481). Median debt is $17,750, about 72% of first-year earnings.

Area Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other Maryland schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi
$48,650—
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore
$30,545$21,879

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Area Studies graduates from University of Maryland-College Park make?

The median salary is $24,699 one year after graduation and $64,545 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,750.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.