by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how U-M ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in area studies.
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U-M was ranked #10 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for area studies majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 10 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in area studies from U-M. This makes it the #23 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in area studies in 2022, making the school the #5 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 U-M is $28,261. 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 U-M was $2,458 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $716 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 students earned a bachelor's degree in area studies from U-M. About 68% of these graduates were women and the other 32% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the U-M 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 U-M Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's area studies program at U-M make a median salary of $35,862. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,276.
Of the 4 area studies students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from U-M, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 37 |
| Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies (Other) | 30 |
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