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Area Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison

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

University of Wisconsin-Madison sits in Madison, WI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 134 area studies graduations were recorded at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Of 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) studied exclusively online and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Area Studies Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Area Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#2 of 3
Best Value	Wisconsin	#2 of 3
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#7 of 12
Best Value	Nationwide	#36 of 80
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#59 of 80

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#2 of 3
Best Value	Wisconsin	#2 of 3
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#7 of 12
Best Value	Nationwide	#36 of 80
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#59 of 80

Earnings for Area Studies Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Area Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,123
2 years	$27,874
3 years	$30,567
4 years	$42,881
5 years	$51,831

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Area Studies graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $42,881, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Area Studies graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison is $20,850.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Area Studies graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Area Studies graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 69% women (92) and 31% men (42).

Area Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 25 bachelor’s area studies degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 72% were women (18) and 28% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	6
Asian	6
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, higher than the national average of 44%.*

Area Studies Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Among the 10 master’s area studies degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 20% were women (2) and 80% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 20% of Area Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Area Studies Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 3 doctoral area studies graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Unknown	1

*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 Wisconsin-Madison

This Area Studies program at University of Wisconsin-Madison breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
African Studies	20
East Asian Studies	14
Eastern European Studies	8
European Studies	30
Middle Eastern Studies	12
Scandinavian Studies	12
South Asian Studies	21
Southeast Asian Studies	8
Slavic Studies	1
Caribbean Studies	8

Highest-Paying Careers for Area Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Area Studies program at University of Wisconsin-Madison work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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.