Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Western Washington University stacks up against peers offering area studies.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Washington University conferred 14 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western Washington University, area studies students accumulate a median of $15,655 in student loans. This is lower than $20,258, the typical median for all majors at Western Washington University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,572 | $27,365 |
| Fees | $1,342 | $1,342 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 29% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Washington University are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Western Washington University.
This area studies program at Western Washington University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 5 |
| Latin American Studies | 5 |
| East Asian Studies | 4 |
Western Washington University conferred 5 degrees in american/united states studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%).
Western Washington University awarded 5 degrees in latin american studies in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (60%).
Western Washington University awarded 4 degrees in east asian studies in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).