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 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 #4. 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 2021-2022 academic year, Brown University handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in area studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #5 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 Brown is $39,165. 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 Brown paid an average of $2,051 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 | $65,656 | $65,656 |
| Fees | $2,574 | $2,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,598 | $16,598 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,820 | $2,820 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 74 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in area studies from Brown. About 23% were men and 77% 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Brown does not offer an online option for its area studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Brown Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 37% of area studies master's degrees went to men and 63% went to 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Brown University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
