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Area Studies Schools in District of Columbia

119 students earned Area Studies degrees in District of Columbia in the 2020-2021 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 111
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

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: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.9%
  • White: 45.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.7%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Georgetown will pay a net price of $32,108.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,563. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years.

#3

Howard University

Washington
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Howard. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

American University

Washington
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

74% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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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