Area Studies at Boston College
If you plan to study Area Studies, consider the program at Boston College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Boston College is in Chestnut Hill, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 5 area studies degrees were awarded at Boston College.
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Online Class Availability at Boston College
Online coursework is an option at Boston College. Of 15,432 students, 732 (5%) studied exclusively online and 2,039 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Area Studies graduates at Boston College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Area Studies graduates at Boston College are 80% women (4) and 20% men (1).
Area Studies Bachelor’s Program at Boston College
Among the 3 bachelor’s area studies degrees awarded at Boston College, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 67% of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston College, above the national average of 44%.*
Area Studies Master’s Program at Boston College
Among the 2 master’s area studies graduates at Boston College, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Area Studies master’s degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Area Studies Concentrations at Boston College
The Area Studies program at Boston College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Middle Eastern Studies | 2 |
| Russian Studies | 3 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Area Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Area Studies program at Boston College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Area Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $47,517 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.