Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Area Studies in Pennsylvania

Find Schools Near

Area Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

402 students earned Area Studies degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Area Studies is the 121st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Area Studies Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 184
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 154
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 154
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 154
Post-Master’s Certificate 43
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 43
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Master’s Degree 8
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a area studies major is more popular with women than with men.

undefined

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of area studies majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 10.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.2%
  • White: 55.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
undefined

Jobs for Area Studies Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 440 people in the state and 9,850 people in the nation working in area studies jobs.

undefined

Wages for Area Studies Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, area studies grads earn an average of $93,440. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,450.

undefined

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

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. A typical student attending Pitt will pay a net price of $27,058.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $27,530. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Dickinson College

Carlisle
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,932 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,250.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 79% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

#5

Bucknell University

Lewisburg
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
3,726 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $70,178 after earning their degree at this institution.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
2,254 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $30,911.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,456 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%.

#7

Muhlenberg College

Allentown
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,067 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. An average student at Muhlenberg will pay a net price of $29,936. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,011 a year.

#7

Gettysburg College

Gettysburg
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,507 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. 92% of students get financical aid.

#10

Temple University

Philadelphia
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,659 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $23,888. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Area Studies Careers in PA

Some of the careers area studies majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $84,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Ethnic Studies 165

View all majors related to Area Studies

View Nationwide Area Studies Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.