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Area Studies Schools in New York

685 students earned Area Studies degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Area Studies is the 96th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Area Studies Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 513
Master’s Degree 141
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.6%
  • White: 43.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.3%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Area Studies Grads in New York

In this state, there are 1,510 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 York

In this state, area studies grads earn an average of $93,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,450.

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There are 11 colleges in New York that offer area studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Columbia. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $58,330 after graduation. An average student at Fordham U will pay a net price of $38,147. 92% of students get financical aid.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

#5

Barnard College

New York
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,744 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 48% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,122.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,355. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $48,562 after graduation.

#7

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 63% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Colgate University

Hamilton
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,054 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time. 50% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $57,238 a year.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
1,833 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,590 a year.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

In their early career, Binghamton University grads earn an average salary of $56,213. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,435 Total Students

An average student at Vassar will pay a net price of $27,499. 84% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

Area Studies Careers in NY

Some of the careers area studies majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 19% $79,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Ethnic Studies 614

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