by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how CU - Boulder ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 51 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in area studies from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #62 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CU - Boulder paid an average of $1,680 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $616 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a bachelor's degree in area studies from CU - Boulder. About 45% of these graduates were women and the other 55% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in area studies from CU - Boulder in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 47 |
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