Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how University of Kansas compares to other colleges that offer area studies.
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During the most recent reporting year, University of Kansas awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,092 | $29,298 |
| Fees | $1,134 | $1,134 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 23% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Kansas were White. About 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of area studies master’s degree graduates at University of Kansas were White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in area studies from University of Kansas identified as men.
The largest share of area studies doctoral degree graduates at University of Kansas were Black or African American. 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 Kansas with a doctoral in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of Kansas.
The area studies program at University of Kansas breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| African Studies | 10 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 7 |
| German Studies | 5 |
| East Asian Studies | 2 |
| Latin American and Caribbean Studies | 1 |
| Russian Studies | 1 |
University of Kansas awarded 10 completions in african studies recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
University of Kansas granted 7 degrees in american/united states studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
University of Kansas awarded 5 completions in german studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
University of Kansas granted 2 degrees in east asian studies in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
University of Kansas granted 1 completion in latin american and caribbean studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
University of Kansas conferred 1 degree in russian studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).