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 IU Bloomington ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at IU Bloomington was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Area Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 33 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in area studies from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #9 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in area studies in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at IU Bloomington was $1,219 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,312 | $39,004 |
| Fees | $1,478 | $1,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,380 | $13,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,040 | $3,040 |
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The area studies program at IU Bloomington awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
IU Bloomington 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 IU Bloomington Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Area Studies from IU Bloomington in 2021-2022, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Indiana University - Bloomington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 36 |
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