by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at The University of Arizona. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks The University of Arizona as a strong choice for area studies, ranked #69 out of 72 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 69 of 72 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in Arizona | 1 of 1 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 2 |
The following degree levels are offered in area studies at The University of Arizona, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Arizona awarded 33 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
The University of Arizona is among the very best schools in the country for area studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 1 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from The University of Arizona go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,324 a year. This is lower than $66,225, the median for all majors at The University of Arizona.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at The University of Arizona, area studies students borrow a median amount of $24,500 in student loans. This is higher than $21,798, the typical median for all majors at The University of Arizona.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,299 | $38,165 |
| Fees | $1,738 | $1,738 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Arizona were White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
The University of Arizona granted 21 bachelor’s completions in east asian studies in the latest year of data — 48% to women and 52% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (52%).
The University of Arizona granted 7 bachelor’s completions in near and middle eastern studies in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
The University of Arizona granted 5 bachelor’s degrees in latin american studies in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Arizona awarded 1 certificate degree in area studies.
The University of Arizona is not currently ranked for area studies at the certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a certificate degree in area studies from The University of Arizona identified as women.
The largest share of area studies certificate degree graduates at The University of Arizona were Hispanic or Latino. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a certificate in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The University of Arizona awarded 1 certificate completion in caribbean studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at The University of Arizona. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Area Studies | 12 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Area Studies | 15 |
