Doctor’s Degrees in Area Studies
Education Levels of Area Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 293 people earned their doctor's degree in area studies. This earns it the #77 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in area studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,649 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,407 |
| Basic Certificate | 499 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 293 |
| Associate Degree | 165 |
| Graduate Certificate | 131 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 26 |
Earnings of Area Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in area studies is $38,796. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $38,796 to a high of $38,796.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in area studies. About 55.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 163 |
| Women | 130 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of area studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 144 |
| International Students | 77 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
Most Popular Area Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 47 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in area studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for area studies students seekinga doctor's degree is Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,706 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in area studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary make a median salary of 38,796.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from Harvard. About 55% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Harvard University area studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,796.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in area studies. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from UT Austin. About 88% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Texas at Austin area studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,796.
University of Arizona comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in area studies. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from University of Arizona. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,796.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in area studies. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from U-M. About 50% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor area studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,796.
William & Mary comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in area studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,905 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from William & Mary. Data shows that William & Mary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,796.
Brown University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in area studies. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,656 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from Brown. Of these students, 40% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Brown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,796.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in area studies. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from BGSU. Bowling Green State University - Main Campus area studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,796.
New York University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in area studies. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from NYU. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,796.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in area studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from UNM. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of New Mexico - Main Campus area studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,796.
Howard University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in area studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,334 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from Howard. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in area studies at Howard University make a median salary of 38,796.
Tulane University of Louisiana is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in area studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from Tulane. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in area studies at Tulane University of Louisiana make a median salary of 38,796.
Princeton University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in area studies. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from Princeton. Of these students, 36% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Princeton University area studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,796.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in area studies. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from UMN Twin Cities. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,796.
The 15th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from Purdue. About 80% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Purdue graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,796.
The 15th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Boston University. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from Boston U. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that Boston U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,796.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in area studies. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from IU Bloomington. Those who complete their doctor's degree in area studies at Indiana University - Bloomington make a median salary of 38,796.
Rutgers University - Newark is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in area studies. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from Rutgers Newark. Rutgers University - Newark area studies graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,796.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in area studies. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from UH Manoa. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in area studies at University of Hawaii at Manoa make a median salary of 38,796.
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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.
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