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 Yale ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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Yale is in the top 10% of the country for area studies. More specifically it was ranked #5 out of 70 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 5 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Yale University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in area studies from Yale. This makes it the #10 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in area studies in 2022, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Yale go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,618 a year. This is higher than $34,211, which is the national median for all area studies bachelor's degree recipients.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,700 | $64,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,180 | $19,180 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,420 | $3,420 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 area studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from Yale. Of these graduates, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Yale 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 Yale Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 area studies majors earned their master's degree from Yale. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Yale University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 67 |
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