by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Purdue-West Lafayette compares to other colleges that offer area studies.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 8 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in area studies from Purdue-West Lafayette were men.
The largest share of area studies master’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are 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 Purdue University-Main Campus with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of area studies doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of area studies doctoral degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were Black or African American. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a doctoral in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Purdue University-Main Campus.
This area studies program at Purdue-West Lafayette offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 7 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 6 |
Purdue-West Lafayette awarded 7 completions in american/united states studies/civilization recently — 43% to women and 57% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (43%).
Purdue-West Lafayette granted 6 completions in asian studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).