Master’s Degrees in Area Studies
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Education Levels of Area Studies Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,450 students earned their master's degree in area studies. This makes it the 90th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in area studies is $48,121. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $39,846 and the high is $50,676.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for area studies students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in area studies. About 53.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 768 |
| Women | 682 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of area studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 134 |
| Black or African American | 74 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 223 |
| White | 634 |
| International Students | 252 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 133 |
Most Popular Area Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 124 colleges that offer a master’s degree in area studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for area studies students seekinga master's degree is Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 482 people received their master's degree in area studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. About 23% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgetown University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in area studies. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. The area studies program at Georgetown University awarded 106 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 master's degrees were handed out to area studies majors at NYU. About 66% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 people received their master's degree in area studies from Harvard. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in area studies. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. 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. The area studies program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 50 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in area studies. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their master's degree in area studies from UT Austin. About 53% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in area studies. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The area studies program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 32 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 56% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Chicago comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in area studies. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 master's degrees were handed out to area studies majors at UChicago. About 53% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stanford University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in area studies. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 master's degrees were handed out to area studies majors at Stanford. About 71% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their master's degree in area studies from IU Bloomington. About 50% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Yale University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in area studies. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 master's degrees were handed out to area studies majors at Yale. About 67% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brown University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in area studies. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,944 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,944 per year. The area studies program at Brown University awarded 20 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 65% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to area studies majors at OHIO Athens. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arizona. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to area studies majors at University of Arizona. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
University of San Francisco is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in area studies. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,180 per year. The area studies program at University of San Francisco awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for area studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 master's degrees were handed out to area studies majors at USC. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
California State University - Los Angeles comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in area studies. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in area studies from Cal State LA. Of these students, 63% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in area studies. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. The area studies program at University of Hawaii at Manoa awarded 15 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 47% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida International University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in area studies. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,912 per year. The area studies program at Florida International University awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in area studies. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 master's degrees were handed out to area studies majors at UIUC. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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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.
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