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 Cornell ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at Cornell was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 15 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in area studies from Cornell. This makes it the #25 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in area studies in 2022, making the school the #26 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cornell go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,831 a year. 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 Cornell paid an average of $1,750 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 | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
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Of the 49 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in area studies from Cornell in 2022, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the Cornell 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 Cornell Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in area studies from Cornell. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Cornell University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 12 |
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