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. See how Brown University stacks up against peers offering area studies.
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Brown University is in the top 5% of the country for area studies. In particular, it placed #18 out of 80 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the most recent reporting year, Brown University handed out 72 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Area Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Brown University report a median salary of $48,838 a year. This is lower than $105,517, the median for all majors at Brown University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Brown University, area studies graduates take on a median debt of $12,000 in student loans. This is below $13,025, the typical median for all majors at Brown University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,944 | $68,612 |
| Fees | $2,700 | $2,700 |
Find out more about Brown University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Brown University are White. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 9 |
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of area studies master’s degree graduates at Brown University are Asian. About 25% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 36% of area studies doctoral degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of area studies doctoral degree graduates at Brown University are Black or African American. About 14% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a doctoral in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Brown University.
The area studies program at Brown University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| East Asian Studies | 27 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 23 |
| African Studies | 11 |
| Slavic Studies | 10 |
| French Studies | 9 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 8 |
| German Studies | 5 |
| Latin American and Caribbean Studies | 3 |
| Italian Studies | 2 |
Brown University awarded 27 completions in east asian studies recently — 52% to women and 48% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (33%).
Brown University conferred 23 completions in american/united states studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 61% to women and 39% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (22%).
Brown University conferred 11 degrees in african studies in the latest year of data — 73% to women and 27% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (91%).
Brown University conferred 10 degrees in slavic studies in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%).
Brown University awarded 9 completions in french studies in the latest year of data — 78% to women and 22% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (56%).
Brown University conferred 8 degrees in near and middle eastern studies in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
Brown University awarded 5 degrees in german studies recently — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
Brown University granted 3 degrees in latin american and caribbean studies in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).
Brown University awarded 2 degrees in italian studies recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (50%).