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Area Studies in California

Area Studies Schools in California

Jobs for Area Studies Grads in California

There are 1,030 people in the state and 11,430 people in the nation working in Area Studies jobs.

Area Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Area Studies Jobs in California

Area Studies grads earn an average of $126,200 in the state and $97,350 nationwide.

Area Studies Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 21 colleges in California that offer Area Studies degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 21 below:

#1

Coastline Community College

Fountain Valley

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,288 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,180 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $57,445 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 12%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,763 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 9%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $89,527 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 4%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,082 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 47%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,215 in their first year after graduation. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,123 after earning their degree at this institution. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,470 in their first year after graduation. About 51% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,248 after earning their degree at this institution. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,259 in their first year after graduation. About 28% of those who apply are admitted. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,772 after earning their degree at this institution. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,474 a year. With an admission rate of 26%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,434 after earning their degree at this institution. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

#15

Occidental College

Los Angeles

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,306 a year. With an admission rate of 40%, getting in takes some planning. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

#16

Scripps College

Claremont

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,612 in their first year after graduation. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $33,932 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 63% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

#18

Chabot College

Hayward

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,409 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,150 a year in tuition.

#19

Pomona College

Claremont

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,100 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 7% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $61,436 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,318 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,653 after earning their degree at this institution. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Area Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers Area Studies majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 7% $47,517

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Area Studies.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Ethnic Studies 9,122
Other Culture & Gender Studies 47

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