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Area Studies Schools in District of Columbia

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

As a degree choice, Area Studies is the 34th most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Area Studies Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 111
Bachelor’s Degree 87
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
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Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 11.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.2%
  • White: 51.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.6%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Area Studies Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 460 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 District of Columbia

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There are 5 colleges in District of Columbia that offer area studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $71,107 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

George Washington University

Washington
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

#3

American University

Washington
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

#4

Howard University

Washington
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,792 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

#5

Catholic University of America

Washington
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,801 a year. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Area Studies Careers in DC

Some of the careers area studies majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Ethnic Studies 91
Other Culture & Gender Studies 5

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