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 The Colleges ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at The Colleges was ranked #25 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 25 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hobart and William Smith Colleges handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from The Colleges go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,939 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.
Part-time undergraduates at The Colleges paid an average of $1,933 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,858 | $61,858 |
| Fees | $1,410 | $1,410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,334 | $17,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $700 | $700 |
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The area studies program at The Colleges awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hobart and William Smith Colleges with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the The Colleges 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 The Colleges Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 10 |
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