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 UPenn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in area studies.
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The area studies major at UPenn is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Area Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 65% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in area studies from UPenn. This makes it the #73 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in area studies in 2022, making the school the #26 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UPenn was $1,871 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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Of the 6 area studies students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UPenn, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UPenn does not offer an online option for its area studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UPenn Online Learning page.
Of the 2 area studies students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UPenn, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
