Associate Degrees in Area Studies
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Education Levels of Area Studies Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 180 students 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 | 4,550 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,450 |
| Basic Certificate | 377 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 244 |
| Associate Degree | 180 |
| Graduate Certificate | 131 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 34 |
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 65.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 118 |
| Women | 62 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of area studies associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74 |
| White | 56 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
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. The area studies program at Coastline Community College awarded 107 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 17% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Citrus College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in area studies. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The area studies program at Citrus College awarded 23 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 39% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their associate degree in area studies from SAC. Of these students, 55% were women and 82% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 associate degrees were handed out to area studies majors at SRJC. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% 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. The area studies program at Riverside City College awarded 4 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Orange Coast College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in area studies. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 associate degrees were handed out to area studies majors at Orange Coast College.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their associate degree in area studies from Sacramento City. 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 Berkeley City College. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their associate degree in area studies from Berkeley City College. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 associate degrees were handed out to area studies majors at Foothill College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Arkansas Tech University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in area studies. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,414 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 associate degrees were handed out to area studies majors at ATU.
San Jose City College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in area studies. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their associate degree in area studies from San Jose City College. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American River College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in area studies. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 associate degrees were handed out to area studies majors at American River.
Laney College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in area studies. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 associate degrees were handed out to area studies majors at Laney College. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 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.
Central New Mexico Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in area studies. The area studies program at Central New Mexico Community College awarded 1 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 associate degrees were handed out to area studies majors at College of the Desert. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Chabot College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in area studies. The area studies program at Chabot College awarded 1 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 12th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lansing Community College. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their associate degree in area studies from Saddleback College.
Monterey Peninsula College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in area studies. The area studies program at Monterey Peninsula College awarded 1 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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|---|---|
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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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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