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. In addition, we cover how QC ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The area studies major at QC 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, Queens College handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 58% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of area studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at QC is $16,733. This is less than $34,211, which is the national median of all area studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at QC paid an average of $620 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $305 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $608 | $608 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,464 | $16,464 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
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Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in area studies from QC in 2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at QC are Asian American. In the most recent graduating class for 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 Queens College with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
QC 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 QC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Queens College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 4 |
