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. Also, learn how UMass Boston ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 65 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 68 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston 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, 7 students received their master’s degree in area studies from UMass Boston. This makes it the #35 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Boston was $1,548 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 area studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMass Boston. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Boston are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UMass Boston 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 UMass Boston Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in area studies from UMass Boston in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 Massachusetts - Boston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 25 |
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