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Area Studies at University of Arizona

What traits are you looking for in a school for Area Studies, take a look at what University of Arizona. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Arizona is in Tucson, AZ.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 61 area studies degrees were granted at University of Arizona.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Arizona

Many students take online classes at University of Arizona. Of 56,365 students, 12,481 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 23,089 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Area Studies Rankings at University of Arizona

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Arizona	#2 of 2
Best Value	Arizona	#2 of 2
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#3 of 3
Best Value	Nationwide	#38 of 80
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#71 of 80

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Arizona	#2 of 2
Best Value	Arizona	#2 of 2
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#3 of 3
Best Value	Nationwide	#38 of 80
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#71 of 80

Earnings for Area Studies Graduates from University of Arizona

Those who finish University of Arizona’s Area Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,593
2 years	$28,622
3 years	$36,388
4 years	$45,324
5 years	$52,408

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Area Studies graduates from University of Arizona report median earnings of $45,324, compared with $66,225 for all University of Arizona graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Area Studies graduates from University of Arizona stands at $24,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Area Studies graduates at University of Arizona are 61% women (37) and 39% men (24).

Area Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Arizona

Of the 33 bachelor’s area studies degrees awarded at University of Arizona, 55% were women (18) and 45% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	2
Asian	4
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, below the national average of 44%.*

Area Studies Master’s Program at University of Arizona

Of the 12 master’s area studies graduates at University of Arizona, 67% were women (8) and 33% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Area Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, below the national average of 34%.*

Area Studies Doctoral Program at University of Arizona

Among the 15 doctoral area studies graduates at University of Arizona, 67% were women (10) and 33% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Area Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of Arizona.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	11
Unknown	2

*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 University of Arizona

The Area Studies program at University of Arizona offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
East Asian Studies	35
Latin American Studies	10
Middle Eastern Studies	12
Caribbean Studies	1
German Studies	3

Highest-Paying Careers for Area Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Area Studies program at University of Arizona go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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.