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142 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A graduate certificate in area studies is offered at 59 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 21% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 26.1% of area studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Area Studies Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 142 people earned their graduate certificate in area studies. This earns it the #104 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for area studies majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in area studies. About 67.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 46
Women 96
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The racial-ethnic distribution of area studies graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1
Black or African American 9
Hispanic or Latino 17
White 65
International Students 37
Other Races/Ethnicities 13
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There are 59 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in area studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

43 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for area studies students seekinga graduate certificate is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,962 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Pitt. About 61% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
12 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Duke University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in area studies. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Duke. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

#3

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
8 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Kansas comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area studies. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from KU. About 70% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

7 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

Columbia University in the City of New York is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in area studies. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Columbia.

#5

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
6 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Syracuse University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area studies. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,428 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Syracuse. Of these students, 75% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
5 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area studies. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from UF. Of these students, 90% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
5 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in area studies. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from UMass Amherst. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
5 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Portland State University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,048 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Portland State University. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
3 Yearly Graduations

University of Iowa is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in area studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,711 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Iowa.

#10

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
3 Yearly Graduations
29% Women

University of Kentucky comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area studies. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,583 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from UK.

#10

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in area studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from The Graduate Center.

#10

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
3 Yearly Graduations

Appalachian State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in area studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,839 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Appalachian State.

3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 10th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. 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, 3 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

#15

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. 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, 2 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from U-M. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
2 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Washington University in St Louis is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in area studies. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from WUSTL. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#15

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
2 Yearly Graduations
60% Women

Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area studies. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Texas A&M College Station. About 60% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Shepherd University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in area studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,280 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Shepherd University.

#15

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in area studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from UWM.

Area Studies Focus Areas

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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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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