Area Studies Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 33 students earned their Area Studies degrees in WA.

An Area Studies major is the 73rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Area Studies Majors in Washington

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	32
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	1
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	1

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 9.1%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
• White: 51.5%
• Non-Resident Alien: 24.2%
• Other Races: 12.1%

Jobs for Area Studies Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 180 people employed in jobs related to an area studies degree, compared to 9,850 nationwide.

Wages for Area Studies Jobs in Washington

In this state, area studies grads earn an average of $75,940. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,450.

Most Popular Area Studies Programs in WA

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Area Studies Careers in WA

Some of the careers area studies majors go into include:

Job Title	WA Job Growth	WA Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors	21%	$65,090

Related Majors in Washington

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

Major	Annual Graduates in WA
Ethnic Studies	2

View all majors related to Area Studies

View Nationwide Area Studies Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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