Area Studies at William & Mary
If you are interested in studying Area Studies, consider the program at William & Mary. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
William & Mary is located in Williamsburg, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 56 area studies degrees were awarded at William & Mary.
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Studying Online at William & Mary
Many students take online classes at William & Mary. Among 9,818 students, 1,098 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 223 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Area Studies Rankings at William & Mary
These rankings give you a sense of how William & Mary’s Area Studies program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 11 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 80 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 11 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #50 of 80 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 11 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 80 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 11 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #50 of 80 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 11 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 80 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 11 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #50 of 80 |
Earnings for Area Studies Graduates from William & Mary
Those who finish William & Mary’s Area Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,517 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $48,118 |
| 4 years | $59,898 |
| 5 years | $75,576 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Area Studies graduates from William & Mary report median earnings of $59,898, compared with $68,594 for all William & Mary graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Area Studies graduates from William & Mary comes in at $15,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Area Studies graduates at William & Mary, by degree type.
Program-wide, Area Studies graduates at William & Mary are 73% women (41) and 27% men (15).
Area Studies Bachelor’s Program at William & Mary
Among the 44 bachelor’s area studies degrees awarded at William & Mary, 70% were women (31) and 30% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at William & Mary.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
Minority students account for 41% of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at William & Mary, below the national average of 44%.*
Area Studies Master’s Program at William & Mary
Of the 8 master’s area studies degrees awarded at William & Mary, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Area Studies master’s degree recipients at William & Mary.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 38% of Area Studies master’s degree recipients at William & Mary, above the national average of 34%.*
Area Studies Doctoral Program at William & Mary
Among the 4 doctoral area studies graduates at William & Mary, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Area Studies doctoral degree recipients at William & Mary.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*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 William & Mary
The Area Studies program at William & Mary includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| American U.S. Studies | 22 |
| Chinese Studies | 10 |
| Other Area Studies | 24 |
Top-Paying Careers for Area Studies Graduates
Students who finish Area Studies program at William & Mary go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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.
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