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Area Studies at Syracuse University

If you are interested in studying Area Studies, take a look at what Syracuse University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Syracuse University sits in Syracuse, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 16 area studies degrees were awarded at Syracuse University.

Online Class Availability at Syracuse University

Distance learning is available at Syracuse University. Among 22,589 students, 2,298 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,396 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Area Studies Rankings at Syracuse University

These rankings give you a sense of how Syracuse University’s Area Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#4 of 18
Best Value	New York	#6 of 7
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#17 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#22 of 80
Best Value	Nationwide	#79 of 80

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Area Studies graduates at Syracuse University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Area Studies graduates at Syracuse University are 69% women (11) and 31% men (5).

Area Studies Bachelor’s Program at Syracuse University

Among the 1 bachelor’s area studies degrees awarded at Syracuse University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, above the national average of 44%.*

Area Studies Master’s Program at Syracuse University

Of the 3 master’s area studies graduates at Syracuse University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 67% of Area Studies master’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, higher than the national average of 34%.*

*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 Syracuse University

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

Concentration	Graduates
African Studies	3
European Studies	5
Latin American Studies	6
Middle Eastern Studies	2

Highest-Paying Careers for Area Studies Graduates

Students who finish Area Studies program at Syracuse University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Area Studies majors, 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.