by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at UIUC was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Area Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 31 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in area studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in area studies from UIUC. This makes it the #18 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.
The median salary of area studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIUC is $24,332. This is less than $34,211, which is the national median of all area studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UIUC was $1,019 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $601 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Learn more about UIUC tuition and fees.
Of the 17 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Area Studies from UIUC in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students graduated with a master's degree in area studies from UIUC. About 10% were men and 90% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| 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 Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 24 |
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