by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Yale University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Yale University among the top schools in the country for area studies, ranked #14 out of 72 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 14 of 72 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in Connecticut | 2 of 3 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the New England Region | 6 of 13 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in area studies at Yale University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 46 |
| Master’s | 30 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Yale University conferred 46 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Yale University is among the very best schools in the country for area studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 2 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 6 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
Area Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Yale University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,139 a year. This is lower than $119,690, the median for all majors at Yale University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,950 | $67,250 |
Learn more about Yale University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 33% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Yale University are Hispanic or Latino. About 26% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Yale University granted 15 bachelor’s completions in american/united states studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 73% to women and 27% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (40%).
Yale University granted 10 bachelor’s completions in east asian 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 (30%).
Yale University conferred 5 bachelor’s degrees in latin american studies recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (80%).
Yale University awarded 4 bachelor’s degrees in german studies in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
Yale University awarded 4 bachelor’s degrees in near and middle eastern studies in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
Yale University awarded 3 bachelor’s completions in african studies recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (33%).
Graduate study is also available at Yale University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Area Studies | 30 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Area Studies | 5 |