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Area Studies at DePaul University

If you are interested in studying Area Studies, you may want to check out the program at DePaul University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

DePaul University sits in Chicago, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 11 area studies graduations were recorded at DePaul University.

Online & Distance Learning at DePaul University

Many students take online classes at DePaul University. Of 21,210 students, 2,424 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,056 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Area Studies Graduates from DePaul University

Students who complete DePaul University’s Area Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,163
2 years	$33,993
3 years	$38,263
4 years	$49,242
5 years	$51,340

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Area Studies graduates from DePaul University take home a median $49,242, compared with $71,700 for all DePaul University graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Area Studies graduates from DePaul University comes in at $24,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Area Studies graduates at DePaul University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Area Studies graduates at DePaul University are 55% women (6) and 45% men (5).

Area Studies Bachelor’s Program at DePaul University

Of the 11 bachelor’s area studies graduates at DePaul University, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at DePaul University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at DePaul University, above the national average of 44%.*

*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 DePaul University

This Area Studies program at DePaul University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
American U.S. Studies	6
Latin American Studies	1
Chinese Studies	1
Japanese Studies	3

Top-Paying Careers for Area Studies Graduates

Those who complete Area Studies program at DePaul University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.