Doctor’s Degrees in Area Studies
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Education Levels of Area Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 254 people earned their doctor's degree in area studies. This earns it the #77 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in area studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,323 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 254 |
| Graduate Certificate | 142 |
Earnings of Area Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for area studies majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in area studies is $24,825. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $24,825 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $24,825.
Student Diversity
A doctor's degree in area studies is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 127 |
| Women | 127 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of area studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 101 |
| International Students | 78 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 26 |
Most Popular Area Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 47 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in area studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for area studies students seekinga doctor's degree is Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,490 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women.
Harvard University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in area studies. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from Harvard. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arizona. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from University of Arizona. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from UT Austin. Of these students, 64% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in area studies. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from U-M. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
New York University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in area studies. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from NYU. Of these students, 91% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,272 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from BGSU. About 63% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Brown University. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,680 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from Brown. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is William & Mary. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,434 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,516 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from William & Mary. About 67% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Howard University. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,584 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,556 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from Howard. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in area studies. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,066 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from Tulane. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Princeton University. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,410 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from Princeton. About 63% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in area studies. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from IU Bloomington. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in area studies. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from Boston U.
The 15th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from UMN Twin Cities. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in area studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from Purdue.
University of Southern California is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in area studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from USC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Yale University. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from Yale. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Area Studies Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 85 | |
| 64 | |
| 26 | |
| 19 | |
| 14 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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