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. In addition, we cover how Purdue ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The area studies major at Purdue 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, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in area studies from Purdue. This makes it the #83 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 area studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from Purdue. Of these graduates, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.
Of the 4 area studies students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Purdue, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 8 |
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