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 UIC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at UIC was ranked #63 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 63 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in area studies from UIC. This makes it the #43 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in area studies in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UIC was $843 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $449 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,656 | $28,345 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,600 | $14,600 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,026 | $6,026 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a bachelor's degree in area studies from UIC. About 92% of these graduates were women and the other 8% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UIC 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 UIC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a master's degree in area studies from UIC. About 22% were men and 78% 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, 56% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| 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 Illinois at Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 59 |
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