by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how NYU ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at NYU was ranked #24 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Area Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 24 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New York University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 62 students received their master’s degree in area studies from NYU. This makes it the #2 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in area studies in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NYU paid an average of $1,844 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,438 | $60,438 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,494 | $1,494 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,786 | $22,786 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,034 | $3,034 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 students earned a bachelor's degree in area studies from NYU. About 77% of these graduates were women and the other 23% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the NYU 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 NYU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's area studies program at NYU make a median salary of $51,233. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all area studies graduates with a master's is $44,276.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 75 students earned a master's degree in area studies from NYU. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at New York University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 18 |
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