by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level granted in area studies at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 8 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 10 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University handed out 8 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
BU is not yet ranked for area studies at the bachelor’s level.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 25% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
BU conferred 3 bachelor’s degrees in near and middle eastern studies in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (33%).
BU granted 2 bachelor’s degrees in american/united states studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
BU granted 1 bachelor’s completion in asian studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
BU granted 1 bachelor’s degree in european studies/civilization recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
BU conferred 1 bachelor’s completion in latin american studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University conferred 10 undergraduate certificate degrees in area studies.
BU is not currently ranked for area studies at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of area studies undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of area studies undergraduate certificate degree graduates at BU are White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a undergraduate certificate in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Area Studies | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Area Studies | 3 |