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Area Studies in Texas

Area Studies Schools in Texas

827 students earned Area Studies degrees in Texas in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Area Studies is the 28th most popular major in the state out of a total 252 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Area Studies Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 447
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 98
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 98
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 98
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a area studies major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of area studies majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.1%
  • White: 42.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.9%
  • Other Races: 1.5%
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Jobs for Area Studies Grads in Texas

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 Texas

Area Studies grads earn an average of $65,060 in the state and $85,450 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Texas that offer area studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

556 Degrees in Major Awarded

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 67% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.86 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,061.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Texas A&M College Station.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

A typical student attending UT Dallas will pay a net price of $16,987. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

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Area Studies Careers in TX

Some of the careers area studies majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 13% $60,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Ethnic Studies 35

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