by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UAlbany ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at UAlbany was ranked #85 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #8 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University at Albany handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in area studies from UAlbany. This makes it the #83 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of area studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAlbany is $26,496. This is less than $30,421, which is the national median of all area studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAlbany, area studies students borrow a median amount of $22,305 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,500 for all area studies majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University at Albany.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 students earned a bachelor's degree in area studies from UAlbany. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in area studies from UAlbany in 2021 were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 26 |
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