Area Studies at Indiana University-Bloomington
If you plan to study Area Studies, take a look at what Indiana University-Bloomington. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Indiana University-Bloomington is located in Bloomington, IN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 area studies degrees were granted at Indiana University-Bloomington.
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Online & Distance Learning at Indiana University-Bloomington
Many students take online classes at Indiana University-Bloomington. Of 48,424 students, 3,249 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,945 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Area Studies Rankings at Indiana University-Bloomington
These rankings give you a sense of how Indiana University-Bloomington’s Area Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 80 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #21 of 80 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 80 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #21 of 80 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 80 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #21 of 80 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Area Studies graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at $21,710.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Area Studies graduates at Indiana University-Bloomington, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Area Studies graduates at Indiana University-Bloomington are 48% women (14) and 52% men (15).
Area Studies Bachelor’s Program at Indiana University-Bloomington
Of the 6 bachelor’s area studies graduates at Indiana University-Bloomington, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Bloomington.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Bloomington, below the national average of 44%.*
Area Studies Master’s Program at Indiana University-Bloomington
Among the 23 master’s area studies degrees awarded at Indiana University-Bloomington, 43% were women (10) and 57% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Area Studies master’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Bloomington.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 17% of Area Studies master’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Bloomington, lower than the national average of 34%.*
*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 Indiana University-Bloomington
This Area Studies program at Indiana University-Bloomington breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| African Studies | 1 |
| East Asian Studies | 7 |
| Latin American Studies | 2 |
| Russian Studies | 8 |
| South Asian Studies | 1 |
| Western European Studies | 1 |
| Central Asian Studies | 9 |
Top-Paying Careers for Area Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Area Studies program at Indiana University-Bloomington work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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
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