by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how William & Mary stacks up against peers offering area studies.
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William & Mary holds a strong position among schools offering area studies. In particular, it placed #11 out of 63 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, William & Mary awarded 44 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Area Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at William & Mary earn a median of $59,898 a year. This is lower than $68,594, the median for all majors at William & Mary.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at William & Mary, area studies students accumulate a median of $15,250 in student loans. This is lower than $18,935, the typical median for all majors at William & Mary.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,434 | $43,442 |
| Fees | $7,025 | $7,596 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at William & Mary are White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of area studies master’s degree graduates at William & Mary were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Every one of the 4 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in area studies from William & Mary were women.
The largest share of area studies doctoral degree graduates at William & Mary were White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a doctoral in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at William & Mary.
This area studies program at William & Mary includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 22 |
| Chinese Studies | 10 |
William & Mary conferred 22 completions in american/united states studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 77% to women and 23% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (64%).
William & Mary conferred 10 completions in chinese studies in the latest year of data — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (40%).