Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Princeton University ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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During the most recent reporting year, Princeton University handed out 14 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,010 | $62,400 |
| Fees | $288 | $288 |
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Among recent graduates, 57% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Princeton University were Asian. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of area studies master’s degree graduates at Princeton University were Non-Resident Alien. About 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of area studies doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of area studies doctoral degree graduates at Princeton University were Non-Resident Alien. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a doctoral in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the area studies majors at Princeton University.
This area studies program at Princeton University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| East Asian Studies | 20 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 17 |
Princeton University conferred 20 degrees in east asian studies in the most recent reporting year — 45% to women and 55% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (60%).
Princeton University conferred 17 degrees in near and middle eastern studies in the latest year of data — 53% to women and 47% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (53%).