by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Wellesley College stacks up against peers offering area studies.
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Wellesley College is in the top 10% of the country for area studies. In particular, it placed #8 out of 63 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wellesley College handed out 24 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Area Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Wellesley College earn a median of $55,437 a year. This is lower than $79,431, the median for all majors at Wellesley College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Wellesley College, area studies students borrow a median amount of $9,525 in student loans. This is lower than $11,075, the typical median for all majors at Wellesley College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,424 | $66,880 |
| Fees | $296 | $296 |
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Every one of the 24 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in area studies from Wellesley College identified as women.
The largest share of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Wellesley College are White. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wellesley College with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the area studies majors at Wellesley College.
This area studies program at Wellesley College includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 9 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 6 |
| Italian Studies | 4 |
| Latin American Studies | 2 |
| German Studies | 1 |
| Russian Studies | 1 |
| South Asian Studies | 1 |
Wellesley College awarded 9 degrees in american/united states studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (44%).
Wellesley College granted 6 degrees in near and middle eastern studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Wellesley College granted 4 degrees in italian studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
Wellesley College granted 2 completions in latin american studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
Wellesley College conferred 1 completion in german studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Wellesley College conferred 1 degree in russian studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Wellesley College awarded 1 completion in south asian studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (100%).