by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Northwestern University stacks up against peers offering area studies.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University awarded 9 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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Among recent graduates, 22% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the area studies majors at Northwestern University.
The area studies program at Northwestern University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 7 |
| African Studies | 2 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 2 |
Northwestern University granted 7 completions in american/united states studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (43%).
Northwestern University conferred 2 degrees in african studies recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).
Northwestern University awarded 2 degrees in near and middle eastern studies in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (50%).