by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WashU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WashU highly for area studies, ranked #23 out of 72 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 23 of 72 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in Missouri | 1 of 2 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 of 2 |
The following degree levels are granted in area studies at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington University in St Louis awarded 20 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for area studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,750 | $64,500 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
Find out more about WashU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 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 WashU were White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WashU granted 12 bachelor’s degrees in american/united states studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (58%).
WashU conferred 6 bachelor’s degrees in latin american studies in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (83%).
WashU awarded 1 bachelor’s completion in east asian studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (100%).
WashU awarded 1 bachelor’s degree in near and middle eastern studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at WashU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Area Studies | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Area Studies | 4 |