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, and more. Also, learn how UCSD ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at UCSD was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #8 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 47 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 48 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in area studies from UCSD. This makes it the #50 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in 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 | $3,431 | $3,431 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,307 | $1,307 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,198 | $17,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,735 | $4,735 |
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Of the 34 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in area studies from UCSD in 2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UCSD 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 UCSD Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Area Studies from UCSD in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCSD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of California - San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 40 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
