Graduate Certificates in Area Studies
Education Levels of Area Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 131 people earned their graduate certificate in area studies. This earns it the #104 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in area studies. About 55.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 58 |
| Women | 73 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of area studies graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 41 |
| International Students | 38 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
Most Popular Area Studies Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 59 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in area studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for area studies students seekinga graduate certificate is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Pitt. Of these students, 58% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Duke University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area studies. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Duke. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Kansas. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from KU. About 60% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Syracuse University. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Syracuse. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from UF. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northwestern University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in area studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Northwestern.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area studies. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from UMass Amherst. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Iowa comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area studies. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Iowa. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Appalachian State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area studies. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,081 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Appalachian State.
The 10th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Kentucky. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from UK.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from The Graduate Center.
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in area studies. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 3 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from WUSTL.
The 15th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is St John's University - New York. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,301 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from STJ. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in area studies. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. 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, 2 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from U-M.
Shepherd University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area studies. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,280 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Shepherd University.
The 15th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Texas A&M College Station. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to area studies that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 473 |
| Other Culture & Gender Studies | 5 |
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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