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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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for area studies majors, UC Berkeley came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 2 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #31 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 UC Berkeley is $50,728. This is higher than $34,211, 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 $29,915 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,231 for all area studies majors across the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,016 | $3,016 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,273 | $1,273 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,692 | $22,692 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,238 | $6,238 |
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Of the 54 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in area studies from UC Berkeley in 2022, 54% were men and 46% 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 | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the UC Berkeley 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 UC Berkeley Online Learning page.
The area studies program at UC Berkeley awarded 7 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of California - Berkeley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 154 |
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