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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The bachelor's program at U-M was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U-M go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,348 a year. This is less than $30,421, which is the national median of all area studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's area studies program at U-M make a median salary of $53,121. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all area studies graduates with a master's is $48,121.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U-M, area studies students borrow a median amount of $16,984 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all area studies bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
The area studies program at U-M awarded 48 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
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 | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
The area studies program at U-M awarded 11 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 55% of these degrees went to men with the other 45% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 52 |
| Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies (Other) | 41 |
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