We'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 Brown ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for area studies majors, Brown came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brown University handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in area studies from Brown. This makes it the #11 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in area studies in 2021, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Brown go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,471 a year. This is higher than $30,421, which is the national median for all area studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Brown, area studies students borrow a median amount of $12,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all area studies bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Brown University.
Of the 74 area studies students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Brown, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's in area studies.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 7 |
Black or African American | 7 |
Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
White | 29 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
Other Races | 9 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in area studies from Brown. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a master's in area studies.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 10 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
Other Races | 2 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Ethnic Studies | 11 |
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