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Area Studies in Illinois

Area Studies Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Area Studies Grads in Illinois

There are 150 people in the state and 11,430 people in the nation working in Area Studies jobs.

Area Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Area Studies Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Area Studies grads earn an average of $100,350. Nationwide, they make an average of $97,350.

Area Studies Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer Area Studies degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $77,119 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 5%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,662 after earning their degree at this institution. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

DePaul University

Chicago

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,990 a year. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $73,331 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#6

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,437 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 59%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,621 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Area Studies Careers in IL

Some of the careers Area Studies majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 7% $47,517

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Area Studies.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Ethnic Studies 9,122
Other Culture & Gender Studies 47

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