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Area Studies Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 814 students earned their Area Studies degrees in TX.

In terms of popularity, Area Studies is the 73rd most popular major in the state out of a total 321 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Area Studies Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 524
Bachelor’s Degree 193
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 82
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 82
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 82
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 10
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 14.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.8%
  • White: 45.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 15.7%
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Jobs for Area Studies Grads in Texas

There are 510 people in the state and 9,850 people in the nation working in area studies jobs.

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Wages for Area Studies Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a area studies grad in the state is $65,060, compared to a typical salary of $85,450 nationwide.

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

637 Degrees in Major Awarded
107 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,350. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

#3

Rice University

Houston
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $63,654 a year. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Trinity University

San Antonio
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,677 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $60,398 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at Baylor. An average student at Baylor will pay a net price of $37,309. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

70% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Graduates earn an average $35,797 after graduation.

#8

Austin College

Sherman
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,302 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,834 a year. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
1,506 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,013.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. A typical student attending UH will pay a net price of $13,721.

Area Studies Careers in TX

Some of the careers area studies majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 13% $60,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Ethnic Studies 142

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