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131 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
29% 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 29% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 33.6% of area studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Area Studies Majors

In 2020-2021, 131 graduate certificates were awarded to area studies majors. 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 1,450
Doctor’s Degree 244
Graduate Certificate 131

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 64.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 46
Women 85
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The racial-ethnic distribution of area studies graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 4
Black or African American 8
Hispanic or Latino 20
White 33
International Students 44
Other Races/Ethnicities 22
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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
70% Women
12% 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 $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Pitt. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#2

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
12 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
8% 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 $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. The area studies program at Duke University awarded 12 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#3

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% 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. The area studies program at University of Kansas awarded 8 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Columbia. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#5

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
6 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
33% 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 $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to area studies majors at Syracuse. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
5 Yearly Graduations
80% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to area studies majors at UF. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#6

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Northwestern University. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from Northwestern. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#6

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
40% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to area studies majors at UMass Amherst. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#6

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
40% 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 $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to area studies majors at Portland State University. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#10

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

University of Iowa is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in area studies. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. The area studies program at University of Iowa awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#10

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

Appalachian State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in area studies. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. 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. The area studies program at Appalachian State University awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#10

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. The area studies program at University of Kentucky awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in area studies. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from The Graduate Center. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

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 $6,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to area studies majors at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,750 per year. The area studies program at Washington University in St Louis awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

St John's University - New York

Queens, New York
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

St John's University - New York comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,962 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,666 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their graduate certificate in area studies from STJ. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
2 Yearly Graduations
50% 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. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to area studies majors at U-M. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in area studies. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. 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. The area studies program at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $5,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,298 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to area studies majors at Shepherd University. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
2 Yearly Graduations

Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in area studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to area studies majors at Texas A&M College Station.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to area studies that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Ethnic Studies 491
Other Culture & Gender Studies 5

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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