by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Emory ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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Emory is in the top 10% of the country for area studies. More specifically it was ranked #8 out of 70 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 8 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Emory University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of area studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Emory is $33,549. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,211 for all area studies students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Emory was $2,497 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,920 | $59,920 |
| Fees | $854 | $854 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,972 | $18,972 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,626 | $2,626 |
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Of the 34 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in area studies from Emory in 2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Emory 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 Emory Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Emory University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 27 |
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