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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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The area studies major at Rutgers New Brunswick 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, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of area studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick is $21,409. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,211 for all area studies students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rutgers New Brunswick was $1,054 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,565 | $3,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,715 | $14,715 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
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Of the 10 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Area Studies from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers New Brunswick are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Rutgers New Brunswick 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 Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 28 |
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