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Area Studies at University of Illinois Chicago

Area Studies at University of Illinois Chicago

If you plan to study Area Studies, consider the program at University of Illinois Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Illinois Chicago sits in Chicago, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 24 area studies degrees were awarded at University of Illinois Chicago.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Illinois Chicago

Online coursework is an option at University of Illinois Chicago. Of 33,906 students, 4,153 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,836 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Area Studies Rankings at University of Illinois Chicago

Use these rankings to compare University of Illinois Chicago’s Area Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #1 of 12
Best Value Illinois #1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #9 of 12
Best Value Nationwide #19 of 80
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #68 of 80

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #1 of 12
Best Value Illinois #1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #9 of 12
Best Value Nationwide #19 of 80
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #68 of 80

Earnings for Area Studies Graduates from University of Illinois Chicago

Those who finish University of Illinois Chicago’s Area Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Area Studies at University of Illinois Chicago
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $32,968
2 years $30,554
4 years $35,196
5 years $43,913

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Area Studies graduates from University of Illinois Chicago earn a median of $35,196, compared with $73,881 for all University of Illinois Chicago graduates — about 52% lower than the school-wide median.

Area Studies earnings compared with all majors at University of Illinois Chicago

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Area Studies graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Area Studies graduates at University of Illinois Chicago are 58% women (14) and 42% men (10).

Area Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Of the 10 bachelor’s area studies degrees awarded at University of Illinois Chicago, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).

University of Illinois Chicago gender breakdown of Area Studies Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino 7
Asian 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Area Studies majors at University of Illinois Chicago

Minority students account for 100% of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, higher than the national average of 44%.*

Area Studies Master’s Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Of the 13 master’s area studies degrees awarded at University of Illinois Chicago, 46% were women (6) and 54% were men (7).

University of Illinois Chicago gender breakdown of Area Studies Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Area Studies majors at University of Illinois Chicago

Minority students account for 38% of Area Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Area Studies Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Among the 1 doctoral area studies graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

University of Illinois Chicago gender breakdown of Area Studies Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Area Studies majors at University of Illinois Chicago

*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 Illinois Chicago

This Area Studies program at University of Illinois Chicago includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Asian Studies 3
Latin American Studies 15
German Studies 6

Highest-Paying Careers for Area Studies Graduates

Those who complete Area Studies program at University of Illinois Chicago pursue many career paths. Below are 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

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