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Area Studies at Colgate University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Area Studies, take a look at what Colgate University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Colgate University is located in Hamilton, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 19 area studies degrees were granted at Colgate University.

Online Class Availability at Colgate University

Colgate University delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Area Studies Rankings at Colgate University

These rankings give you a sense of how Colgate University’s Area Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Area Studies Graduates from Colgate University

Graduates of Colgate University’s Area Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$31,551

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Area Studies graduates at Colgate University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Area Studies graduates at Colgate University are 47% women (9) and 53% men (10).

Area Studies Bachelor’s Program at Colgate University

Of the 19 bachelor’s area studies graduates at Colgate University, 47% were women (9) and 53% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Colgate University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	4
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 37% of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Colgate University, lower than the national average of 44%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Area Studies Concentrations at Colgate University

This Area Studies program at Colgate University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Asian Studies	2
Eastern European Studies	8
Middle Eastern Studies	5
Other Area Studies	4

Best-Paid Careers for Area Studies Graduates

Students who finish Area Studies program at Colgate University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Area Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$47,517

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.