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Area Studies in District of Columbia

Area Studies Schools in District of Columbia

Jobs for Area Studies Grads in District of Columbia

240 people in the state and 11,430 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Area Studies.

Area Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. DC

Wages for Area Studies Jobs in District of Columbia

Area Studies grads earn an average of $119,930 in the state and $97,350 nationwide.

Area Studies Wages Nationwide vs. DC

Our data covers 4 colleges in District of Columbia offering Area Studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington

Graduates earn a median salary of $76,027 in their first year after graduation. About 13% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $66,952 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

American University

Washington

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,329 in their first year after graduation. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

#4

Howard University

Washington

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,194 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 35%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Area Studies Careers in DC

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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