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Area Studies Schools in Massachusetts

111 students earned Area Studies degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

An Area Studies major is the 94th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Area Studies Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 72
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 34
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 43.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 35.1%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Area Studies Grads in Massachusetts

470 people in the state and 9,850 in the nation are employed in jobs related to area studies.

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Wages for Area Studies Jobs in Massachusetts

Area Studies grads earn an average of $98,380 in the state and $85,450 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Massachusetts that offer area studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $77,816 after graduation. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Harvard. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,872.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

53% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 73% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,752. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

An average student at Brandeis will pay a net price of $33,663. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $52,450 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#6

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

In their early career, Boston College grads earn an average salary of $70,858. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

Area Studies Careers in MA

Some of the careers area studies majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 14% $79,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Ethnic Studies 28

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