Doctor’s Degrees in Area Studies
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Education Levels of Area Studies Majors
In 2020-2021, 244 doctor's degrees were awarded to area studies majors. 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 | 4,550 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,450 |
| Basic Certificate | 377 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 244 |
| Associate Degree | 180 |
| Graduate Certificate | 131 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 34 |
Earnings of Area Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for area studies majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in area studies. About 54.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 132 |
| Women | 112 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of area studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 105 |
| International Students | 44 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 33 |
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 $6,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,310 per year. The area studies program at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary awarded 71 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 14% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 doctor's degrees were handed out to area studies majors at Harvard. About 44% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from UT Austin. Of these students, 55% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. The area studies program at University of Arizona awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #5 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 $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 100% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The area studies program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
William & Mary comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in area studies. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,434 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,516 per year. The area studies program at William & Mary awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $60,944 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,944 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to area studies majors at Brown. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
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 $10,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,017 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to area studies majors at BGSU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The area studies program at New York University awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,605 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to area studies majors at UNM. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Howard University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in area studies. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,860 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to area studies majors at Howard. About 60% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tulane University of Louisiana is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in area studies. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to area studies majors at Tulane. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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 $56,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,010 per year. The area studies program at Princeton University awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from UMN Twin Cities. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from Purdue. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from Boston U. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to area studies majors at IU Bloomington. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,168 per year. The area studies program at Rutgers University - Newark awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to area studies majors at UH Manoa. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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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