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Area Studies Schools in New Jersey

81 students earned Area Studies degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

An Area Studies major is the 124th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Area Studies Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 46
Master’s Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 6
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 6

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 17.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 43.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.8%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Area Studies Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 330 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 New Jersey

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

#1

Princeton University

Princeton
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $84,713 a year.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,035.

#3

Seton Hall University

South Orange
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Seton Hall will pay a net price of $32,634. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. A typical student attending Rutgers Newark will pay a net price of $15,996.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. Graduates earn an average $43,130 after graduation.

#6

Drew University

Madison
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,229 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,776. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
9,893 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average. In their early career, Stockton State grads earn an average salary of $45,422.

#8

Rider University

Lawrenceville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $27,882. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,393 a year. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Rowan University

Glassboro
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. In their early career, Rowan grads earn an average salary of $47,699.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,159 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,707.

Area Studies Careers in NJ

Some of the careers area studies majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Ethnic Studies 84

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