Master’s Degrees in Area Studies
Education Levels of Area Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,407 people earned their master's degree in area studies. This makes it the 90th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in area studies is $44,276. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $40,168 to a high of $48,966.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for area studies majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in area studies. About 50.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 698 |
| Women | 709 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of area studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 149 |
| Black or African American | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 235 |
| White | 541 |
| International Students | 346 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 76 |
Most Popular Area Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 124 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. 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, 482 people received their master's degree in area studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. About 26% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in area studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary make a median salary of 44,276.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their master's degree in area studies from Georgetown. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in area studies at Georgetown University make a median salary of 44,276.
New York University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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 $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in area studies from NYU. Of these students, 56% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,276.
Harvard University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in area studies. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in area studies from Harvard. Of these students, 50% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in area studies at Harvard University make a median salary of 44,276.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in area studies. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in area studies from Columbia. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in area studies at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 44,276.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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 $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in area studies from UT Austin. Of these students, 56% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The University of Texas at Austin area studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,276.
The 7th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in area studies from UW Seattle. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. University of Washington - Seattle Campus area studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,276.
The 8th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Chicago. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in area studies from UChicago. Of these students, 67% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in area studies at University of Chicago make a median salary of 44,276.
The 9th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stanford University. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in area studies from Stanford. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in area studies at Stanford University make a median salary of 44,276.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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 $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in area studies from IU Bloomington. Of these students, 45% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that IU Bloomington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,276.
Yale University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in area studies. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in area studies from Yale. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Yale University area studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,276.
Brown University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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 $65,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,656 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in area studies from Brown. Of these students, 77% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in area studies at Brown University make a median salary of 44,276.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in area studies. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in area studies from OHIO Athens. Those who complete their master's degree in area studies at Ohio University - Athens Campus make a median salary of 44,276.
University of Arizona is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in area studies from University of Arizona. Of these students, 64% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in area studies at University of Arizona make a median salary of 44,276.
University of San Francisco comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in area studies. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,070 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in area studies from USFCA. About 57% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of San Francisco area studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,276.
University of Southern California is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in area studies. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in area studies from USC. About 73% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,276.
The 17th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Los Angeles. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in area studies from Cal State LA. Of these students, 47% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in area studies at California State University - Los Angeles make a median salary of 44,276.
The 18th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Hawaii at Manoa. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in area studies from UH Manoa. Of these students, 43% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in area studies at University of Hawaii at Manoa make a median salary of 44,276.
The 19th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida International University. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in area studies from FIU. Of these students, 42% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Florida International University area studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,276.
The 19th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in area studies from UIUC. Of these students, 53% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,276.
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| Other Culture & Gender Studies | 14 |
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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