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Area Studies at University of Kentucky

If you are interested in studying Area Studies, consider the program at University of Kentucky. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Kentucky is in Lexington, KY.

During the most recent reporting year, 16 area studies graduations were recorded at University of Kentucky.

Studying Online at University of Kentucky

Many students take online classes at University of Kentucky. Of 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Area Studies graduates at University of Kentucky, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Area Studies graduates at University of Kentucky are 38% women (6) and 62% men (10).

Area Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky

Among the 13 bachelor’s area studies degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 31% were women (4) and 69% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Black / African American	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 46% of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, 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 University of Kentucky

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

Concentration	Graduates
American U.S. Studies	13
Caribbean Studies	2
Appalachian Studies.	1

Best-Paid Careers for Area Studies Graduates

Those who complete Area Studies program at University of Kentucky pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.