by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UC Berkeley ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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UC Berkeley was ranked #13 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for area studies majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 96 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 103 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in area studies from UC Berkeley. This makes it the #30 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in area studies in 2021, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,373 a year. This is higher than $30,421, which is the national median for all area studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley, area studies students borrow a median amount of $14,972 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all area studies bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of California - Berkeley.
Of the 96 area studies students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UC Berkeley, about 48% were men and 52% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in area studies from UC Berkeley in 2021, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 129 |
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