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. Also, learn how UIC compares to other colleges that offer area studies.
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UIC is not currently ranked nationwide for its area studies program.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago handed out 10 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Area Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UIC earn a median of $35,196 a year. This is below $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
Read more about UIC tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 30% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 54% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of area studies master’s degree graduates at UIC are Hispanic or Latino. About 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in area studies from UIC identified as women.
The majority of area studies doctoral degree graduates at UIC were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago 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 | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the area studies majors at University of Illinois Chicago.
The area studies program at UIC breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Latin American Studies | 15 |
| German Studies | 6 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 3 |
UIC granted 15 completions in latin american studies recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (73%).
UIC conferred 6 degrees in german studies in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
UIC granted 3 completions in asian studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (100%).