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. In addition, we cover how Vanderbilt ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The area studies major at Vanderbilt 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, Vanderbilt University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in area studies from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #83 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Vanderbilt paid an average of $2,567 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $61,618 | $61,618 |
| Fees | $2,328 | $2,328 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,194 | $1,194 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,054 | $21,054 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,396 | $3,396 |
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Of the 17 area studies students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Vanderbilt, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt Online Learning page.
Of the 4 area studies students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Vanderbilt, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Vanderbilt University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 11 |
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