Associate Degrees in Area Studies
Education Levels of Area Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 165 people earned their associate degree in area studies. This makes it the 160th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in area studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,649 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,407 |
| Basic Certificate | 499 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 293 |
| Associate Degree | 165 |
| Graduate Certificate | 131 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 26 |
Earnings of Area Studies Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for area studies majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for area studies majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in area studies. About 69.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 115 |
| Women | 50 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of area studies associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 52 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
Most Popular Area Studies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 31 colleges that offer an associate degree in area studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for area studies students seekingan associate degree is Coastline Community College. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their associate degree in area studies from Coastline Community College. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Ana College. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in area studies from SAC. Of these students, 50% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Rosa Junior College. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in area studies from SRJC. Of these students, 67% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Riverside City College. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in area studies from Riverside City College. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Orange Coast College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in area studies. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in area studies from Orange Coast College. About 33% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Sacramento City College. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in area studies from Sacramento City. Of these students, 80% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Berkeley City College. Roughly 6,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in area studies from Berkeley City College. About 33% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Foothill College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in area studies. Roughly 14,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in area studies from Foothill College. Of these students, 75% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Los Angeles Pierce College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in area studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in area studies from Pierce College. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of the Desert. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in area studies from College of the Desert.
The 12th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lansing Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in area studies from LCC.
The 12th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Saddleback College. Roughly 18,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in area studies from Saddleback College. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Monterey Peninsula College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in area studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in area studies from Monterey Peninsula College.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to area studies that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 707 |
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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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