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 New York University ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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New York University holds a strong position among schools offering area studies. Specifically, it ranked #55 out of 80 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
In the most recent year for which we have data, New York University handed out 27 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Area Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from New York University earn a median of $56,699 a year. This is below $96,730, the median for all majors at New York University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at New York University, area studies students borrow a median amount of $19,250 in student loans. This is below $21,897, the typical median for all majors at New York University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,770 | $62,796 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 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 New York University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 30% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of area studies master’s degree graduates at New York University were White. Approximately 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Among recent graduates, 78% of area studies doctoral degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The largest share of area studies doctoral degree graduates at New York University are White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a doctoral in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the area studies majors at New York University.
This area studies program at New York University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| French Studies | 23 |
| East Asian Studies | 22 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 18 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 11 |
| European Studies/Civilization | 11 |
| Russian Studies | 7 |
| Irish Studies | 5 |
| Latin American and Caribbean Studies | 5 |
| Western European Studies | 4 |
| Latin American Studies | 3 |
New York University awarded 23 completions in french studies in the latest year of data — 65% to women and 35% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
New York University granted 22 degrees in east asian studies recently — 82% to women and 18% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (45%).
New York University conferred 18 degrees in near and middle eastern studies recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (33%).
New York University conferred 11 degrees in american/united states studies/civilization recently — 18% to women and 82% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (27%).
New York University awarded 11 completions in european studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 55% to women and 45% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (55%).
New York University awarded 7 degrees in russian studies in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (86%).
New York University awarded 5 degrees in irish studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
New York University awarded 5 degrees in latin american and caribbean studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (80%).
New York University conferred 4 completions in western european studies in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
New York University granted 3 completions in latin american studies in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).