by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how CSUN ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The area studies major at CSUN is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Area Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Northridge handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSUN go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,793 a year. This is less than $34,211, which is the national median of all area studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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 | $1,353 | $1,353 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,284 | $1,284 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,648 | $12,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of area studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
CSUN 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 CSUN Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at California State University - Northridge.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 228 |
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