by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Connecticut College stacks up against peers offering area studies.
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Connecticut College is a solid choice among schools offering area studies. In particular, it placed #47 out of 80 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Connecticut.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Connecticut College awarded 20 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Area Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Connecticut College report a median salary of $46,469 a year. This is lower than $61,349, the median for all majors at Connecticut College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Connecticut College, area studies students borrow a median amount of $21,220 in student loans. This is lower than $23,807, the typical median for all majors at Connecticut College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,420 | $66,830 |
| Fees | $412 | $412 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Connecticut College are White. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Connecticut College with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Connecticut College.
The area studies program at Connecticut College includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 10 |
| Italian Studies | 4 |
| East Asian Studies | 3 |
| African Studies | 2 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
Connecticut College granted 10 degrees in american/united states studies/civilization recently — 70% to women and 30% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
Connecticut College conferred 4 degrees in italian studies in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
Connecticut College conferred 3 completions in east asian studies in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
Connecticut College conferred 2 degrees in african studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (50%).
Connecticut College granted 1 completion in latin american studies in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (100%).