Graduate Certificates in Area Studies
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Education Levels of Area Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 142 people earned their graduate certificate in area studies. This earns it the #104 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in area studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,952 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,323 |
| Basic Certificate | 389 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 254 |
| Associate Degree | 181 |
| Graduate Certificate | 142 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 16 |
Earnings of Area Studies Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in area studies. About 67.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 46 |
| Women | 96 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of area studies graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 65 |
| International Students | 37 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
Most Popular Area Studies Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 59 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in area studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for area studies students seekinga graduate certificate is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,962 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Pitt. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
Duke University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area studies. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Duke. Of these students, 56% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Kansas. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from KU. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area studies. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Columbia.
The 5th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Syracuse University. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,428 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Syracuse. About 75% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from UF. About 90% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area studies. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from UMass Amherst. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Portland State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in area studies. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,048 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Portland State University. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Iowa comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,711 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Iowa.
Appalachian State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,839 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Appalachian State.
The 10th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Kentucky. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,583 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from UK.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from The Graduate Center.
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in area studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,490 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area studies. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from WUSTL. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in area studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from U-M. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from UWM.
Shepherd University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,280 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Shepherd University.
The 15th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Texas A&M College Station. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Area Studies Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 51 | |
| 22 | |
| 10 | |
| 9 | |
| 9 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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