by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Columbia University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Columbia University as a strong choice for area studies, placing at #45 out of 72 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 45 of 72 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in New York | 3 of 6 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 9 of 14 |
Here is each degree level available for area studies at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 63 |
| Master’s | 51 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 63 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for area studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
Area Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Columbia University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,437 a year. This is below $112,690, the median for all majors at Columbia University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Columbia University, area studies graduates take on a median debt of $22,486 in student loans. This is below $23,258, the typical median for all majors at Columbia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
Find out more about Columbia University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 46% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University are White. About 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Columbia University granted 41 bachelor’s degrees in east asian studies in the latest year of data — 49% to women and 51% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (24%).
Columbia University granted 14 bachelor’s completions in american/united states studies/civilization recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
Columbia University conferred 8 bachelor’s degrees in latin american studies in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Columbia University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Area Studies | 51 |
