Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Tufts University ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, Tufts University conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Area Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Tufts University earn a median of $54,435 a year. This is lower than $93,077, the median for all majors at Tufts University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,646 | $69,146 |
| Fees | $1,558 | $1,558 |
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Among recent graduates, 8% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Tufts University were White. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the area studies majors at Tufts University.
This area studies program at Tufts University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 6 |
| French Studies | 4 |
| Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 1 |
Tufts University awarded 6 degrees in american/united states studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
Tufts University granted 4 degrees in french studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (50%).
Tufts University awarded 1 completion in russian, central european, east european and eurasian studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men.
Tufts University awarded 1 degree in latin american studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (100%).
Tufts University granted 1 degree in near and middle eastern studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).