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. In addition, we cover how UC Irvine ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at UC Irvine was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #7 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 46 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 47 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Irvine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,897 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.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,403 | $2,403 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,423 | $18,423 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,841 | $4,841 |
Learn more about UC Irvine tuition and fees.
The area studies program at UC Irvine awarded 30 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in area studies from UC Irvine in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UC Irvine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of California - Irvine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 38 |
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