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Area Studies at The University of Alabama

What traits are you looking for in a school for Area Studies, take a look at what The University of Alabama. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

The University of Alabama is in Tuscaloosa, AL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 9 area studies degrees were awarded at The University of Alabama.

Studying Online at The University of Alabama

Many students take online classes at The University of Alabama. Of 40,846 students, 6,289 (15%) studied exclusively online and 11,899 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Area Studies Graduates from The University of Alabama

Students who complete The University of Alabama’s Area Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$39,909
4 years	$69,936
5 years	$83,580

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Area Studies graduates from The University of Alabama earn a median of $69,936, compared with $64,459 for all The University of Alabama graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Area Studies graduates at The University of Alabama, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Area Studies graduates at The University of Alabama are 78% women (7) and 22% men (2).

Area Studies Bachelor’s Program at The University of Alabama

Of the 3 bachelor’s area studies graduates at The University of Alabama, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3

Area Studies Master’s Program at The University of Alabama

Among the 6 master’s area studies graduates at The University of Alabama, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
International (Nonresident)	2

*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 The University of Alabama

The Area Studies program at The University of Alabama offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
American U.S. Studies	9

Top-Paying Careers for Area Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Area Studies program at The University of Alabama go on to a range of careers. Here 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.