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 UCONN ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at UCONN was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #3 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 49 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in area studies from UCONN. This makes it the #73 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UCONN paid an average of $1,625 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $681 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,332 | $39,000 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
| Books and Supplies | $990 | $990 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,996 | $13,996 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,330 | $4,330 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in area studies from UCONN. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UCONN 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 UCONN Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in area studies from UCONN in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of Connecticut.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 22 |
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