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Area Studies Schools in New York

171 students earned Area Studies degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Area Studies is the 103rd most popular major in the state out of a total 280 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Area Studies Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 141
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
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Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.6%
  • White: 40.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.4%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Area Studies Grads in New York

1,510 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 New York

Area Studies grads earn an average of $93,280 in the state and $85,450 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in New York that offer area studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

New York University

New York
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Columbia University in the City of New York

New York
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,823. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

#3

Cornell University

Ithaca
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. An average student at Cornell will pay a net price of $37,042. In their early career, Cornell grads earn an average salary of $78,779.

#4

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

#5

Syracuse University

Syracuse
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it.

#6

University at Buffalo

Buffalo
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

86% of students get financical aid. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

The City College of New York

New York
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
15,227 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,805. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

#8

St John's University - New York

Queens
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. In their early career, STJ grads earn an average salary of $48,321. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years.

#9

University at Albany

Albany
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

Area Studies Careers in NY

Some of the careers area studies majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 19% $79,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Ethnic Studies 135

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