Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how UC Davis stacks up against peers offering area studies.
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UC Davis holds a strong position among schools offering area studies. Specifically, it ranked #35 out of 63 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Davis handed out 16 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UC Davis report a median salary of $44,722 a year. This is below $64,648, the median for all majors at UC Davis.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Davis, area studies students borrow a median amount of $14,167 in student loans. This is below $14,443, the typical median for all majors at UC Davis.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,544 | $3,544 |
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Among recent graduates, 31% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Davis are White. Roughly 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in area studies from UC Davis were women.
The majority of area studies master’s degree graduates at UC Davis are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 25% of area studies doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of area studies doctoral degree graduates at UC Davis are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a doctoral in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the area studies majors at University of California-Davis.
This area studies program at UC Davis includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| East Asian Studies | 8 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 7 |
| French Studies | 6 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 1 |
UC Davis conferred 8 degrees in east asian studies recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (38%).
UC Davis awarded 7 degrees in american/united states studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (43%).
UC Davis awarded 6 completions in french studies recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
UC Davis awarded 1 completion in near and middle eastern studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (100%).