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. See how University of Massachusetts-Boston compares to other colleges that offer area studies.
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During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Boston handed out 6 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Area Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Massachusetts-Boston report a median salary of $19,618 a year. This is lower than $65,575, the median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,187 | $37,495 |
| Fees | $620 | $620 |
Find out more about University of Massachusetts-Boston tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston were White. 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 Massachusetts-Boston with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 75% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of area studies master’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston are Black or African American. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Boston with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Massachusetts-Boston.
The area studies program at University of Massachusetts-Boston breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 6 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 4 |
University of Massachusetts-Boston conferred 6 degrees in american/united states studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 17% to women and 83% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
University of Massachusetts-Boston granted 4 degrees in asian studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).