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Area Studies in Massachusetts

Area Studies Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Area Studies Grads in Massachusetts

There are 610 people in the state and 11,430 people in the nation working in Area Studies jobs.

Area Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Area Studies Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for an Area Studies grad in the state is $107,520, compared to a typical salary of $97,350 nationwide.

Area Studies Wages Nationwide vs. MA

There are 8 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Area Studies degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $92,518 after earning their degree at this institution. About 3% of those who apply are admitted. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,493 in their first year after graduation. About 35% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Smith College

Northampton

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $32,340 after earning their degree at this institution. About 20% of those who apply are admitted. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Wellesley College

Wellesley

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,659 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 14%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,834 a year. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Williams College

Williamstown

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,778 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Tufts University

Medford

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,641 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 10% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,875 a year. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Area Studies Careers in MA

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

View all majors related to Area Studies

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