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 Colby College stacks up against peers offering area studies.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Colby College conferred 17 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Colby College report a median salary of $48,989 a year. This is below $72,678, the median for all majors at Colby College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,640 | $66,660 |
| Fees | $2,940 | $2,940 |
Learn more about Colby College tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 65% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Colby College were White. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colby College with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the area studies majors at Colby College.
This area studies program at Colby College includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| East Asian Studies | 9 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 4 |
| Latin American Studies | 2 |
| Russian Studies | 2 |
Colby College awarded 9 completions in east asian studies in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (44%).
Colby College awarded 4 degrees in american/united states studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
Colby College granted 2 degrees 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 (50%).
Colby College conferred 2 degrees 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%).