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Area Studies in Pennsylvania

Area Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Area Studies Grads in Pennsylvania

570 people in the state and 11,430 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Area Studies.

Area Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Area Studies Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for an Area Studies grad in the state is $101,470, compared to a typical salary of $97,350 nationwide.

Area Studies Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 12 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Area Studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,721 after earning their degree at this institution. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Dickinson College

Carlisle

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,320 a year. About 43% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 89%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,776 after earning their degree at this institution. About 75% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Bucknell University

Lewisburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,472 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 32%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,901 in their first year after graduation. About 32% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $54,468 a year. The school admits about 96% of applicants. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $56,373 a year. About 31% of those who apply are admitted. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $86,069 a year. The school admits about 6% of applicants. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

#9

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,698 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#10

Temple University

Philadelphia

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,412 after earning their degree at this institution. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

#11

Lehigh University

Bethlehem

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,597 in their first year after graduation. About 29% of those who apply are admitted. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

#12

Gettysburg College

Gettysburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,186 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 48% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Area Studies Careers in PA

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

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