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Area Studies in Massachusetts

Area Studies Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Area Studies Grads in Massachusetts

There are 610 people in the state and 11,430 people in the nation working in Area Studies jobs.

Area Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Area Studies Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for an Area Studies grad in the state is $107,520, compared to a typical salary of $97,350 nationwide.

Area Studies Wages Nationwide vs. MA

Our data covers 8 colleges in Massachusetts offering Area Studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

Graduates earn a median salary of $92,518 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 3% of applicants. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,493 in their first year after graduation. About 35% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Smith College

Northampton

Graduates earn a median salary of $32,340 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 20% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

#4

Wellesley College

Wellesley

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,659 a year. The school admits about 14% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,834 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#6

Williams College

Williamstown

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,778 a year. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#7

Tufts University

Medford

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $63,641 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 10% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,875 after earning their degree at this institution. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

Area Studies Careers in MA

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

View Nationwide Area Studies Report

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