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Area Studies in California

Area Studies Schools in California

722 Area Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Area Studies is the 118th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Area Studies Majors in California

Area Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 128
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In California, a area studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of area studies majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.1%
  • White: 25.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.1%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Area Studies Grads in California

In this state, there are 1,280 people employed in jobs related to an area studies degree, compared to 9,850 nationwide.

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Wages for Area Studies Jobs in California

Area Studies grads earn an average of $96,200 in the state and $85,450 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer area studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $10,851. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. An average student at USC will pay a net price of $29,462. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at USFCA will pay a net price of $39,107.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,385. The full-time teacher rate is 44%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,371. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

The average student takes 4.85 years to complete their degree at Cal State Fullerton. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
9,554 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 45%. This private institution charges an average net price of $42,167.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,721. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years.

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Area Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers area studies majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $84,920

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to area studies.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Ethnic Studies 183

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