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. Also, learn how Wellesley ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for area studies majors, Wellesley came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 3 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wellesley College handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wellesley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,231 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,211 for all area studies bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Wellesley paid an average of $2,000 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,000 | $64,000 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,920 | $19,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,250 | $1,250 |
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All of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in area studies from Wellesley in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wellesley College with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Wellesley 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 Wellesley Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Wellesley College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 20 |
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