by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UT Austin ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at UT Austin was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Area Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in area studies from UT Austin. This makes it the #5 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in area studies in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Austin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,746 a year. This is less than $34,211, which is the national median of all area studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Austin, area studies students borrow a median amount of $31,756 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,231 for all area studies majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the area studies program at UT Austin is $238 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Austin was $1,930 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $546 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
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Of the 55 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Area Studies from UT Austin in 2021-2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UT Austin 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 UT Austin Online Learning page.
Area Studies majors graduating with a master's degree from UT Austin make a median salary of $46,699 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all area studies graduates with a master's is $44,276.
For the most recent academic year available, 28% of area studies master's degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 61 |
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