Below 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 Middlebury College compares to other colleges that offer area studies.
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Middlebury College holds a strong position among schools offering area studies. More specifically it was ranked #25 out of 63 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Vermont.
During the most recent reporting year, Middlebury College handed out 13 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Area Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Middlebury College report a median salary of $40,843 a year. This is lower than $78,542, the median for all majors at Middlebury College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Middlebury College, area studies students accumulate a median of $11,593 in student loans. This is below $15,453, the typical median for all majors at Middlebury College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,330 | $67,100 |
| Fees | $500 | $500 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Middlebury College were White. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middlebury College with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the area studies majors at Middlebury College.
The area studies program at Middlebury College offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 5 |
| European Studies/Civilization | 3 |
| East Asian Studies | 2 |
| Russian Studies | 2 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
Middlebury College awarded 5 degrees in american/united states studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (40%).
Middlebury College conferred 3 completions in european studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Middlebury College conferred 2 completions in east asian studies in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Middlebury College conferred 2 completions in russian studies recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Middlebury College conferred 1 completion in latin american studies in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).