by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how UC Berkeley ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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UC Berkeley is in the top 5% of the country for area studies. More specifically it was ranked #4 out of 63 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Berkeley awarded 60 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $77,557 a year. This is lower than $106,510, the median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley, area studies graduates take on a median debt of $14,972 in student loans. This is higher than $14,238, the typical median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,117 | $3,117 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 65% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley were White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of area studies master’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 4 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in area studies from UC Berkeley were women.
The largest share of area studies doctoral degree graduates at UC Berkeley are White. Approximately 25% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a doctoral in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the area studies majors at University of California-Berkeley.
This area studies program at UC Berkeley breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 56 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 11 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 5 |
UC Berkeley granted 56 degrees in american/united states studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 32% to women and 68% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (43%).
UC Berkeley conferred 11 completions in asian studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (45%).
UC Berkeley granted 5 completions in near and middle eastern studies in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (20%).