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, and more. In addition, we cover how Lafayette ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The area studies major at Lafayette 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, Lafayette College handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 180% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Lafayette was $613 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,482 | $61,482 |
| Fees | $342 | $342 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,640 | $18,640 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,150 | $1,150 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students earned a bachelor's degree in area studies from Lafayette. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Lafayette are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lafayette College with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Lafayette 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 Lafayette Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Lafayette College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 7 |
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