Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Bates compares to other colleges that offer area studies.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Bates College handed out 10 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,062 | $66,590 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Bates were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bates College with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the area studies majors at Bates College.
This area studies program at Bates offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 4 |
| East Asian Studies | 2 |
| European Studies/Civilization | 2 |
| Latin American Studies | 2 |
Bates granted 4 degrees in american/united states studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
Bates awarded 2 degrees in east asian studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
Bates conferred 2 degrees in european studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Bates granted 2 degrees in latin american studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).