by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is American U.S. Studies. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Area Studies is a major offered under the area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies program of study at Northeastern State University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the master’s degree program in area studies, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time graduate students at NSU paid an average of $556 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $250 per credit hour. Information about average full-time graduate student tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,500 | $9,999 |
| Fees | $601 | $601 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. NSU does offer online classes in its area studies master’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NSU Online Learning page.
About 50.0% of the students who received their MA in area studies in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 57.1%.
Around 50.0% of area studies master’s degree recipients at NSU in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 27%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Area Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| American U.S. Studies | 4 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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