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Area Studies Schools in Wisconsin

210 students earned Area Studies degrees in Wisconsin in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Area Studies is the 138th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Area Studies Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 144
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 144
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 144
Bachelor’s Degree 51
Master’s Degree 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.0%
  • White: 54.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.5%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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Jobs for Area Studies Grads in Wisconsin

In this state, there are 160 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 Wisconsin

A typical salary for a area studies grad in the state is $69,580, compared to a typical salary of $85,450 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Wisconsin that offer area studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,234. In their early career, UW - Madison grads earn an average salary of $55,313. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,051. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,687. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,295 after earning their degree at this institution.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,703 a year.

#5

Carthage College

Kenosha
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,763 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. An average student at Carthage will pay a net price of $27,274.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,430 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $37,518 after graduation.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,939 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,901 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. 81% of the teachers are full time.

Area Studies Careers in WI

Some of the careers area studies majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 7% $65,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Ethnic Studies 125

View all majors related to Area Studies

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