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Area Studies Schools in Illinois

148 students earned Area Studies degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Area Studies is the 137th most popular major out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Area Studies Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 86
Master’s Degree 55
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.6%
  • White: 50.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.8%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Area Studies Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 450 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 Illinois

Area Studies grads earn an average of $74,010 in the state and $85,450 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer area studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,517. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

70% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,321.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

66% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

#5

DePaul University

Chicago
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,174.

#6

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,583 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. In their early career, Lake Forest grads earn an average salary of $45,449.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Bradley. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $39,609 after graduation. A typical student attending Northeastern Illinois University will pay a net price of $14,590.

#9

Knox College

Galesburg
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,154 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,548. 81% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,361 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Augustana College

Rock Island
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
2,389 Total Students

In their early career, Augustana grads earn an average salary of $46,446. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Area Studies Careers in IL

Some of the careers area studies majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 0% $69,230

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Ethnic Studies 257

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