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Area Studies Schools in California

880 Area Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Area Studies major is the 98th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Area Studies Majors in California

Area Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 568
Associate Degree 175
Master’s Degree 129
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In California, a area studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of area studies majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.9%
  • White: 26.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.9%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Area Studies Grads in California

In this state, there are 1,280 people employed in jobs related to an area studies degree, compared to 9,850 nationwide.

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Wages for Area Studies Jobs in California

Area Studies grads earn an average of $96,200 in the state and $85,450 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer area studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Coastline Community College

Fountain Valley
107 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,826 Total Students

31 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 18%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,206.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

70% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,914 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,032.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,657 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $8,003.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,059 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 47%. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. In their early career, UCSB grads earn an average salary of $51,496. A typical student attending UCSB will pay a net price of $16,252.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 62% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,209. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UC Davis.

Area Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers area studies majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $84,920

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to area studies.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Ethnic Studies 2,662

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