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. In addition, we cover how Vassar ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The area studies major at Vassar 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, Vassar College handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 76% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Vassar go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,741 a year. This is less than $34,211, which is the national median of all area studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at Vassar paid an average of $2,133 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,870 | $66,870 |
| Fees | $935 | $935 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,415 | $17,415 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,350 | $1,350 |
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Of the 30 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Area Studies from Vassar in 2021-2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vassar College with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Vassar 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 Vassar Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Vassar College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 7 |
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