by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UH Manoa / UHM ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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UH Manoa / UHM holds a strong position among schools offering area studies. Specifically, it ranked #62 out of 63 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in Far Western.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Hawaii at Manoa handed out 18 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UH Manoa / UHM report a median salary of $43,898 a year. This is below $57,795, the median for all majors at UH Manoa / UHM.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UH Manoa / UHM, area studies students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $20,540, the typical median for all majors at UH Manoa / UHM.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,304 | $33,336 |
| Fees | $882 | $882 |
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Among recent graduates, 6% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UH Manoa / UHM are Asian. About 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of area studies master’s degree graduates at UH Manoa / UHM are White. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 6 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in area studies from UH Manoa / UHM were women.
The majority of area studies doctoral degree graduates at UH Manoa / UHM are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa with a doctoral in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the area studies majors at University of Hawaii at Manoa.
This area studies program at UH Manoa / UHM offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 22 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 17 |
| Pacific Area/Pacific Rim Studies | 6 |
UH Manoa / UHM conferred 22 completions in asian studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 77% to women and 23% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (36%).
UH Manoa / UHM conferred 17 completions in american/united states studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (35%).
UH Manoa / UHM awarded 6 completions in pacific area/pacific rim studies in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).