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Area Studies at California State University-Los Angeles

Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Cal State LA stacks up against peers offering area studies.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
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• Student Demographics
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Area Studies Degrees Available at Cal State LA

• Bachelor’s Degree in Area Studies
• Master’s Degree in Area Studies

Cal State LA Area Studies Rankings

Cal State LA holds a strong position among schools offering area studies. In particular, it placed #39 out of 80 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in California.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in California	1
Best Value Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	1
Best Value Area Studies Schools in California	1
Best Value Area Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region	1
College Major Best Value	1
College Major Best Value	1
Best Value Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools	2
Best Value Area Studies Schools	2
College Major Best Value	2
Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in California	6
Best Area Studies Schools in California	6
College Major Top Ranked	6

Popularity of Area Studies at Cal State LA

During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Los Angeles awarded 2 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Area Studies from Cal State LA Cost?

Cal State LA Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$5,742	$18,684
Fees	$1,080	$1,080

Read more about Cal State LA tuition and fees.

Cal State LA Area Studies Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 50% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.

The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State LA were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in area studies.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	0
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

Cal State LA Area Studies Master’s Program Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 38% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.

The majority of area studies master’s degree graduates at Cal State LA were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 94% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a master’s in area studies.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	15
White	1
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

Area Studies Student Diversity at Cal State LA

Here are the demographics of the area studies majors at California State University-Los Angeles.

Specializations & Focus Areas Within Area Studies at Cal State LA

The area studies program at Cal State LA includes the following concentrations:

Concentration	Annual Graduates
Latin American Studies	18

Latin American Studies at Cal State LA

Cal State LA granted 18 completions in latin american studies in the most recent reporting year — 61% to women and 39% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (94%).

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• Image Credit: By Justefrain under License More about our data sources and methodologies.