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. We've also included details on how UW Seattle ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at UW Seattle was ranked #13 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 170 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 159 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in area studies from UW Seattle. This makes it the #6 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 UW Seattle is $43,668. This is higher than $34,211, which is the national median for all area studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW Seattle, area studies students borrow a median amount of $48,078 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,231 for all area studies majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the area studies program at UW Seattle is $267 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW Seattle was $1,363 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
Learn more about UW Seattle tuition and fees.
The area studies program at UW Seattle awarded 170 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 34% of these degrees went to men with the other 66% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 20 |
UW Seattle 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 UW Seattle Online Learning page.
Area Studies majors graduating with a master's degree from UW Seattle make a median salary of $44,276 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allarea studies master's degree recipients across the nation.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students graduated with a master's degree in area studies from UW Seattle. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 71 |
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