by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how U of Michigan stacks up against peers offering area studies.
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U of Michigan is in the top 15% of the country for area studies. Specifically, it ranked #28 out of 63 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor handed out 45 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from U of Michigan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,690 a year. This is lower than $92,481, the median for all majors at U of Michigan.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at U of Michigan, area studies students borrow a median amount of $16,984 in student loans. This is lower than $19,108, the typical median for all majors at U of Michigan.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $62,749 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
Learn more about U of Michigan tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Michigan were White. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of area studies master’s degree graduates at U of Michigan were White. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of area studies doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of area studies doctoral degree graduates at U of Michigan are Black or African American. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a doctoral in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor.
The area studies program at U of Michigan includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 24 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 24 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 4 |
| African Studies | 2 |
| Latin American and Caribbean Studies | 1 |
| Russian Studies | 1 |
U of Michigan granted 24 degrees in american/united states studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 58% to women and 42% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (58%).
U of Michigan granted 24 completions in asian studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 54% to women and 46% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (42%).
U of Michigan awarded 4 degrees in near and middle eastern studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
U of Michigan conferred 2 completions in african studies in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (50%).
U of Michigan conferred 1 degree in latin american and caribbean studies recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (100%).
U of Michigan conferred 1 completion in russian studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).