Area Studies Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 381 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Area Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about46% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.3% of Area Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Area Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,875 people earned theirArea Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Area Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 28 |
| Associate’s Degree | 165 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 3,463 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,996 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 220 |
Earnings of Area Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Area Studies of $54,317 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,815 |
| 4 years | $54,317 |
| 5 years | $64,382 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Area Studies. About 66.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,173 |
| Women | 2,290 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Area Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,656 | 47.8% |
| Asian | 377 | 10.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 600 | 17.3% |
| Black or African American | 266 | 7.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 256 | 7.4% |
| Race Unknown | 70 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 218 | 6.3% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 6.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Area Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 512 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Area Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Area Studies students seeking a bachelor's degree is The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. During the most recent year for which we have data, 637 people received their bachelor's degree in Area Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Area Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Area Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their bachelor's degree in Area Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Area Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Area Studies. This school awarded 173 bachelor's degrees in Area Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Area Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Area Studies. This school awarded 141 bachelor's degrees in Area Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Area Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Area Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their bachelor's degree in Area Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Area Studies. This school awarded 125 bachelor's degrees in Area Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Area Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their bachelor's degree in Area Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Area Studies. This school awarded 110 bachelor's degrees in Area Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Coastline Community College is a popular choice for Area Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 106 bachelor's degrees in Area Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Area Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Area Studies. This school awarded 100 bachelor's degrees in Area Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Area Studies. This school awarded 98 bachelor's degrees in Area Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Area Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Area Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in Area Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wesleyan University is a popular choice for Area Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 84 bachelor's degrees in Area Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Area Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Area Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 81 bachelor's degrees in Area Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Area Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Area Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their bachelor's degree in Area Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Area Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Area Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in Area Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for Area Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in Area Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Area Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in Area Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Area Studies. This school awarded 58 bachelor's degrees in Area Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Area Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 56 bachelor's degrees in Area Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Area Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Area Studies Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1,156 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 705 |
| Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign) | 680 |
| Area Studies, Other | 630 |
| East Asian Studies | 581 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Area Studies that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 9,122 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 47 |
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | — |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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