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Area Studies in District of Columbia

Area Studies Schools in District of Columbia

Jobs for Area Studies Grads in District of Columbia

240 people in the state and 11,430 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Area Studies.

Area Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. DC

Wages for Area Studies Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, Area Studies grads earn an average of $119,930. Nationwide, they make an average of $97,350.

Area Studies Wages Nationwide vs. DC

Our data covers 4 colleges in District of Columbia offering Area Studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $76,027 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 13%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $66,952 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 44% of applicants. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

American University

Washington

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,329 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 47% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

#4

Howard University

Washington

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,194 a year. With an admission rate of 35%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Area Studies Careers in DC

Some of the careers Area Studies majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $47,517

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Area Studies.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Ethnic Studies 9,122
Other Culture & Gender Studies 47

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