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. We've also included details on how UChicago ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in area studies.
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The area studies major at UChicago is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Area Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in area studies from UChicago. This makes it the #7 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at UChicago paid an average of $2,127 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,801 | $63,801 |
| Fees | $1,818 | $1,818 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,221 | $19,221 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 area studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from UChicago. Of these graduates, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UChicago 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 UChicago Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's area studies program at UChicago make a median salary of $38,008. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,276.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students graduated with a master's degree in area studies from UChicago. About 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UChicago are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 24 |
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