Area Studies at Rutgers University-Newark
If you plan to study Area Studies, take a look at what Rutgers University-Newark. Get started with the following essential facts.
Rutgers University-Newark is located in Newark, NJ.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 7 area studies degrees were granted at Rutgers University-Newark.
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Studying Online at Rutgers University-Newark
Online coursework is an option at Rutgers University-Newark. Of 11,315 students, 1,183 (10%) studied exclusively online and 2,905 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Area Studies Rankings at Rutgers University-Newark
Use these rankings to compare Rutgers University-Newark’s Area Studies program against peer institutions.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Area Studies graduates at Rutgers University-Newark, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Area Studies graduates at Rutgers University-Newark are 57% women (4) and 43% men (3).
Area Studies Master’s Program at Rutgers University-Newark
Of the 3 master’s area studies degrees awarded at Rutgers University-Newark, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Area Studies master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Area Studies master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark, below the national average of 34%.*
Area Studies Doctoral Program at Rutgers University-Newark
Of the 4 doctoral area studies degrees awarded at Rutgers University-Newark, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Area Studies doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
*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 Rutgers University-Newark
The Area Studies program at Rutgers University-Newark breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| American U.S. Studies | 7 |
Best-Paid Careers for Area Studies Graduates
Students who finish Area Studies program at Rutgers University-Newark work across a variety of fields. Below are 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
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