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Area Studies at University of Connecticut

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

University of Connecticut sits in Storrs, CT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 8 area studies degrees were granted at University of Connecticut.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Connecticut

Distance learning is available at University of Connecticut. Among 28,306 students, 1,736 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,249 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Area Studies Rankings at University of Connecticut

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

Earnings for Area Studies Graduates from University of Connecticut

Students who complete University of Connecticut’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
1 year	$29,732

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Area Studies graduates at University of Connecticut are 62% women (5) and 38% men (3).

Area Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Connecticut

Of the 3 bachelor’s area studies graduates at University of Connecticut, 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 University of Connecticut.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	3

Minority students account for 100% of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Connecticut, above the national average of 44%.*

Area Studies Master’s Program at University of Connecticut

Of the 4 master’s area studies degrees awarded at University of Connecticut, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 25% of Area Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Connecticut, below 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 University of Connecticut

This Area Studies program at University of Connecticut includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
American U.S. Studies	3
Latin American Studies	1
Other Area Studies	4

Best-Paid Careers for Area Studies Graduates

Students who finish Area Studies program at University of Connecticut go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Area Studies graduates, 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.