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Area Studies in New York

Area Studies Schools in New York

Jobs for Area Studies Grads in New York

There are 1,740 people in the state and 11,430 people in the nation working in Area Studies jobs.

Area Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. NY

Wages for Area Studies Jobs in New York

Area Studies grads earn an average of $107,820 in the state and $97,350 nationwide.

Area Studies Wages Nationwide vs. NY

There are 21 colleges in New York that offer Area Studies degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 21 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $75,228 in their first year after graduation. About 4% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,956 in their first year after graduation. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,779 after earning their degree at this institution. About 56% of those who apply are admitted. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $70,710 in their first year after graduation. About 8% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Barnard College

New York

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,946 in their first year after graduation. About 8% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#6

Colgate University

Hamilton

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,979 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 12% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,469 in their first year after graduation. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,956 in their first year after graduation. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,668 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 57% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 89%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,259 a year. With an admission rate of 69%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

#11

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,993 a year. About 18% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $74,063 in their first year after graduation. About 39% of those who apply are admitted. Undergrads from New York pay around $7,410 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,467 in their first year after graduation. About 69% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

#14

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,073 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 23%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 89%.

#15

CUNY City College

New York

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,637 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 58% of applicants. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

#16

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,412 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 49%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 89%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,331 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 55% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

#18

Hamilton College

Clinton

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,320 after earning their degree at this institution. About 12% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

#19

SUNY Old Westbury

Old Westbury

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,111 a year. The school admits about 85% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,471 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 59% of applicants. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

#21

Union College

Schenectady

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,306 a year. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 89%.

Area Studies Careers in NY

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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