by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Cal State Fullerton compares to other colleges that offer area studies.
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Cal State Fullerton is a solid choice among schools offering area studies. In particular, it placed #60 out of 80 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Fullerton handed out 30 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Area Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cal State Fullerton earn a median of $47,728 a year. This is below $67,546, the median for all majors at Cal State Fullerton.
To complete a bachelor’s at Cal State Fullerton, area studies students borrow a median amount of $17,500 in student loans. This is higher than $15,667, the typical median for all majors at Cal State Fullerton.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,386 | $1,386 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State Fullerton were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Fullerton with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of area studies master’s degree graduates at Cal State Fullerton were Hispanic or Latino. About 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Fullerton with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at California State University-Fullerton.
This area studies program at Cal State Fullerton offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 37 |
Cal State Fullerton conferred 37 completions in american/united states studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (65%).