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 Tufts ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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The area studies major at Tufts 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, Tufts University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Tufts go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,133 a year. This is higher than $34,211, which is the national median for all area studies bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Tufts paid an average of $2,212 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $66,358 | $66,358 |
| Fees | $1,486 | $1,486 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,660 | $17,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,796 | $1,796 |
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Of the 20 area studies students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Tufts, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Tufts 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 Tufts Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Tufts University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 4 |
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