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. Also, learn how University of Arizona ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at University of Arizona was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Area Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arizona handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in area studies from University of Arizona. This makes it the #13 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.
The median salary of area studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Arizona is $31,480. This is less than $34,211, which is the national median of all area studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Arizona paid an average of $1,544 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $825 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,546 | $37,053 |
| Fees | $1,731 | $1,731 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,400 | $14,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,300 | $4,300 |
Learn more about University of Arizona tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of area studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the University of Arizona 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 University of Arizona Online Learning page.
Of the 22 students who earned a master's degree in Area Studies from University of Arizona in 2021-2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of Arizona.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 43 |
| Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies (Other) | 2 |
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