by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Brandeis ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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Brandeis was ranked #11 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for area studies majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 11 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brandeis University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in area studies from Brandeis. This makes it the #62 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in area studies in 2022, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of area studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Brandeis is $43,748. This is higher than $34,211, which is the national median for all area studies bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Brandeis paid an average of $2,011 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,348 | $64,348 |
| Fees | $598 | $598 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,096 | $19,096 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 area studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from Brandeis. Of these graduates, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Brandeis are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Brandeis area studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Brandeis Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in area studies from Brandeis in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Brandeis are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Brandeis University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 22 |
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