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 Stanford ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The area studies major at Stanford 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, Stanford University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 42% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in area studies from Stanford. This makes it the #8 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in area studies in 2022, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Stanford was $1,372 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,731 | $61,731 |
| Fees | $753 | $753 |
| Books and Supplies | $825 | $825 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,922 | $19,922 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,602 | $4,602 |
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Of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in area studies from Stanford in 2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Stanford are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Stanford 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 Stanford Online Learning page.
Of the 42 students who earned a master's degree in Area Studies from Stanford in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Stanford University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 31 |
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