Major:
Area Studies Major

Description: A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of the African Continent, usually with an emphasis on Africa south of the Sahara, and including the African diasporas overseas.

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Salary Info:


MEDIAN ANNUAL WAGE: $76,720
MEDIAN HOURLY WAGE: $36.88*

TOTAL EMPLOYEED NATIONALLY: 8,980

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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What jobs and careers are associated to a major in Area Studies?

•Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

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