by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UCLA compares to other colleges that offer area studies.
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UCLA ranks competitively among schools offering area studies. In particular, it placed #33 out of 63 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Area Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at UCLA earn a median of $57,645 a year. This is lower than $79,139, the median for all majors at UCLA.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCLA, area studies graduates take on a median debt of $17,746 in student loans. This is higher than $16,088, the typical median for all majors at UCLA.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $1,973 | $1,973 |
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Among recent graduates, 42% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UCLA are Asian. Roughly 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-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of area studies master’s degree graduates at UCLA are Non-Resident Alien. About 28% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the area studies majors at University of California-Los Angeles.
The area studies program at UCLA offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 23 |
| East Asian Studies | 9 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 8 |
| African Studies | 6 |
| Latin American Studies | 5 |
| Russian Studies | 5 |
| European Studies/Civilization | 1 |
UCLA awarded 23 degrees in asian studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 48% to women and 52% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (43%).
UCLA conferred 9 degrees in east asian studies recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (44%).
UCLA conferred 8 completions in near and middle eastern studies in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
UCLA awarded 6 completions in african studies in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (67%).
UCLA conferred 5 completions in latin american studies in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (60%).
UCLA awarded 5 degrees in russian studies in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (40%).
UCLA awarded 1 completion in european studies/civilization recently — 100% to women and 0% to men.