by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Harvard ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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The area studies major at Harvard 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, Harvard University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 55 students received their master’s degree in area studies from Harvard. This makes it the #3 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 27 students received their doctoral degrees in area studies in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Harvard paid an average of $1,696 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $54,269 | $54,269 |
| Fees | $4,807 | $4,807 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,374 | $20,374 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,255 | $6,255 |
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Of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in area studies from Harvard in 2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Harvard 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 Harvard Online Learning page.
Of the 55 students who graduated with a Master’s in area studies from Harvard in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Harvard University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 38 |
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