Area Studies Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Area Studies is offered at 381 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Area Studies. This degree is more popular with male students, and about37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 24.6% of Area Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Area Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 5,875 students earned theirArea Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Area Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 28 |
| Associate’s Degree | 165 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,463 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,996 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 220 |
Earnings of Area Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Area Studies of $54,317 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,815 |
| 4 years | $54,317 |
| 5 years | $64,382 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Area Studies students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 51.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 657 |
| Women | 625 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Area Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 498 | 38.8% |
| Asian | 94 | 7.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 220 | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 61 | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 51 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 29 | 2.3% |
| International Students | 316 | 24.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 24.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Area Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 512 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Area Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Area Studies students seeking a master's degree is The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. During the most recent year for which we have data, 637 people received their master's degree in Area Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Area Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Area Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 176 master's degrees in Area Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Area Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Area Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their master's degree in Area Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Area Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Area Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 141 master's degrees in Area Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Area Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Area Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 134 master's degrees in Area Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for Area Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 125 master's degrees in Area Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Area Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's degree in Area Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Area Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 110 master's degrees in Area Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Coastline Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Area Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their master's degree in Area Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Area Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Area Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 100 master's degrees in Area Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Area Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University is a popular choice for Area Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 98 master's degrees in Area Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Area Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Area Studies. This school awarded 85 master's degrees in Area Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Area Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wesleyan University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Area Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master's degree in Area Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Area Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in Area Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Area Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Area Studies. This school awarded 72 master's degrees in Area Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Area Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in Area Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for Area Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 63 master's degrees in Area Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Area Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in Area Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Area Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Area Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in Area Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Area Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Area Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in Area Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Area Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Area Studies Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1,156 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 705 |
| Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign) | 680 |
| Area Studies, Other | 630 |
| East Asian Studies | 581 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Area Studies that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 9,122 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 47 |
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | — |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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