by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how University of Chicago compares to other colleges that offer area studies.
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During the most recent reporting year, University of Chicago handed out 20 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Area Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Chicago report a median salary of $67,026 a year. This is below $98,855, the median for all majors at University of Chicago.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,256 | $67,446 |
| Fees | $1,878 | $1,878 |
Find out more about University of Chicago tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Chicago are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 48% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of area studies master’s degree graduates at University of Chicago were White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the area studies majors at University of Chicago.
The area studies program at University of Chicago offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 21 |
| African Studies | 13 |
| Latin American Studies | 7 |
University of Chicago conferred 21 completions in near and middle eastern studies in the most recent reporting year — 52% to women and 48% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
University of Chicago granted 13 completions in african studies in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (31%).
University of Chicago granted 7 degrees in latin american studies in the latest year of data — 43% to women and 57% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (71%).