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Area Studies Schools in California

136 students earned Area Studies degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

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 129
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

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: 6.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.7%
  • White: 24.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 34.6%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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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
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1. In their early career, Stanford grads earn an average salary of $88,873.

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

The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,748 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $40,053. In their early career, USFCA grads earn an average salary of $64,896.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 95% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,517 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, UCLA grads earn an average salary of $55,427. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,032. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,657 after earning their degree at this institution.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
9,554 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $38,846. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

The average student takes 4.78 years to complete their degree at CSULB. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 86%.

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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