Below 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 Notre Dame compares to other colleges that offer area studies.
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Notre Dame is a solid choice among schools offering area studies. In particular, it placed #23 out of 63 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Notre Dame awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Notre Dame, area studies students accumulate a median of $19,250 in student loans. This is lower than $19,891, the typical median for all majors at Notre Dame.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,336 | $64,518 |
| Fees | $507 | $507 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 27% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Notre Dame are White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Notre Dame with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the area studies majors at University of Notre Dame.
This area studies program at Notre Dame offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 30 |
Notre Dame granted 30 completions in american/united states studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 73% to women and 27% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).