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. We've also included details on how CSULB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at CSULB was ranked #43 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #6 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 42 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 43 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in area studies from CSULB. This makes it the #43 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSULB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,591 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,211 for all area studies students.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,266 | $1,266 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,612 | $15,612 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,306 | $4,306 |
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Of the 43 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in area studies from CSULB in 2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the CSULB 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 CSULB Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a master's degree in area studies from CSULB. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at California State University - Long Beach.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 98 |
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