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 William & Mary ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at William & Mary was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William & Mary handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in area studies from William & Mary. This makes it the #50 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 William & Mary is $53,779. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,211 for all area studies bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at William & Mary paid an average of $1,402 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $608 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,253 | $42,053 |
| Fees | $6,788 | $7,359 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,555 | $14,555 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,360 | $2,360 |
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The area studies program at William & Mary awarded 43 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at William & Mary are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the William & Mary 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 William & Mary Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in area studies from William & Mary in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 William & Mary.
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