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Area Studies Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 62 students earned their Area Studies degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Area Studies is the 116th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Area Studies Majors in Illinois

Area Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 55
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a area studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of area studies majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.1%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.7%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Area Studies Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 450 people employed in jobs related to an area studies degree, compared to 9,850 nationwide.

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Wages for Area Studies Jobs in Illinois

Area Studies grads earn an average of $74,010 in the state and $85,450 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Illinois that offer area studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $28,517. 80% of the teachers are full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. A typical student attending UIUC will pay a net price of $14,321. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 85% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $49,099 after graduation.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. An average student at Northwestern will pay a net price of $23,279.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.11 years to graduate. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Northeastern Illinois University grads earn an average salary of $39,609.

Area Studies Careers in IL

Some of the careers area studies majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 0% $69,230

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to area studies.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Ethnic Studies 97

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