by our College Data Analytics TeamHere 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 IUB stacks up against peers offering area studies.
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IUB is a solid choice among schools offering area studies. More specifically it was ranked #12 out of 80 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best Value Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best Value Area Studies Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Value Area Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Indiana University-Bloomington handed out 6 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at IUB, area studies graduates take on a median debt of $21,710 in student loans. This is higher than $20,463, the typical median for all majors at IUB.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,913 | $40,369 |
| Fees | $1,522 | $1,522 |
Read more about IUB tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at IUB were White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of area studies master’s degree graduates at IUB are White. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| 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 Indiana University-Bloomington.
This area studies program at IUB offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ural-Altaic and Central Asian Studies | 9 |
| Russian Studies | 8 |
| East Asian Studies | 7 |
| Latin American Studies | 2 |
| African Studies | 1 |
| South Asian Studies | 1 |
| Western European Studies | 1 |
IUB awarded 9 degrees in ural-altaic and central asian studies in the most recent reporting year — 11% to women and 89% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
IUB granted 8 degrees in russian studies in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
IUB awarded 7 degrees in east asian studies in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (43%).
IUB granted 2 degrees in latin american studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
IUB awarded 1 degree in african studies in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
IUB awarded 1 degree in south asian studies in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
IUB awarded 1 degree in western european studies in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).