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. We've also included details on how Columbia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in area studies.
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Columbia was ranked #9 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for area studies majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Area Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 50 students received their master’s degree in area studies from Columbia. This makes it the #4 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Columbia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,479 a year. 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 Columbia paid an average of $2,102 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,526 | $64,526 |
| Fees | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 59 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in area studies from Columbia. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Columbia 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 Columbia Online Learning page.
Area Studies majors graduating with a master's degree from Columbia make a median salary of $42,327 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,276.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 students graduated with a master's degree in area studies from Columbia. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 42 |
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