by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Brandeis University stacks up against peers offering area studies.
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Brandeis University holds a strong position among schools offering area studies. More specifically it was ranked #64 out of 80 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Brandeis University handed out 37 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University earn a median of $55,201 a year. This is lower than $70,733, the median for all majors at Brandeis University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Brandeis University, area studies students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,653, the typical median for all majors at Brandeis University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,408 | $67,082 |
| Fees | $998 | $998 |
Read more about Brandeis University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 43% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Brandeis University are White. About 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of area studies doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of area studies doctoral degree graduates at Brandeis University are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a doctoral in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the area studies majors at Brandeis University.
This area studies program at Brandeis University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 10 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 9 |
| East Asian Studies | 9 |
| Spanish and Iberian Studies | 4 |
| Latin American Studies | 3 |
| French Studies | 2 |
| European Studies/Civilization | 1 |
| Russian Studies | 1 |
Brandeis University awarded 10 completions in near and middle eastern studies in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
Brandeis University conferred 9 completions in american/united states studies/civilization recently — 44% to women and 56% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (89%).
Brandeis University granted 9 degrees in east asian studies in the most recent reporting year — 44% to women and 56% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (56%).
Brandeis University conferred 4 completions in spanish and iberian studies recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
Brandeis University granted 3 degrees in latin american studies recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (100%).
Brandeis University awarded 2 completions in french studies recently — 50% to women and 50% to men.
Brandeis University granted 1 degree in european studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Brandeis University granted 1 degree in russian studies in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).