Doctor’s Degrees in Area Studies
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Education Levels of Area Studies Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 244 students 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 | 1,450 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 244 |
| Graduate Certificate | 131 |
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
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for area studies students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in area studies. About 54.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 132 |
| Women | 112 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of area studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 105 |
| International Students | 44 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 33 |
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 $6,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% 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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. The area studies program at Harvard University awarded 27 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
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 $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to area studies majors at UT Austin. About 55% of this group were women, and 18% 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 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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from University of Arizona. Of these students, 27% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to area studies majors at Penn State University Park. About 100% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from U-M. Of these students, 86% were women and 100% 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 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 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from William & Mary.
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 $60,944 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,944 per year. The area studies program at Brown University awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 29% were women and 29% 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 $10,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,017 per year. The area studies program at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 57% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from NYU. About 86% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in area studies. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,605 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,050 per year. The area studies program at University of New Mexico - Main Campus awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% 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 $28,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,860 per year. The area studies program at Howard University awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% 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 $56,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,000 per year. The area studies program at Tulane University of Louisiana awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $56,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,010 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from Princeton.
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. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to area studies majors at UMN Twin Cities. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% 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. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to area studies majors at Purdue. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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 $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to area studies majors at Boston U. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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 $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. The area studies program at Indiana University - Bloomington awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rutgers University - Newark comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in area studies. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,168 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in area studies from Rutgers Newark. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Hawaii at Manoa. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. The area studies program at University of Hawaii at Manoa awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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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