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Area Studies in Illinois

Area Studies Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Area Studies Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 150 people employed in jobs related to an Area Studies degree, compared to 11,430 nationwide.

Area Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Area Studies Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for an Area Studies grad in the state is $100,350, compared to a typical salary of $97,350 nationwide.

Area Studies Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer Area Studies degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $77,119 a year. The school admits about 5% of applicants. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,513 in their first year after graduation. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,662 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

DePaul University

Chicago

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,990 in their first year after graduation. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,331 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#6

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,437 a year. About 59% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,621 a year. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Area Studies Careers in IL

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

View all majors related to Area Studies

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