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Area Studies in District of Columbia

Area Studies Schools in District of Columbia

231 students earned Area Studies degrees in District of Columbia in the 2022-2023 year.

An Area Studies major is the 35th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Area Studies Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 141
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.6%
  • White: 51.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.9%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for Area Studies Grads in District of Columbia

460 people in the state and 9,850 in the nation are employed in jobs related to area studies.

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Wages for Area Studies Jobs in District of Columbia

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There are 4 colleges in District of Columbia that offer area studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
107 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 45% get financial aid.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. An average student at GWU will pay a net price of $34,462. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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#3

Howard University

Washington
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Howard. This private institution charges an average net price of $45,180. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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#4

American University

Washington
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $43,412. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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Area Studies Careers in DC

Some of the careers area studies majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Ethnic Studies 12
Other Culture & Gender Studies 5

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View Nationwide Area Studies Report

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