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 #61 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #8 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 61 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Albany handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAlbany go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,808 a year. This is less than $34,211, which is the national median of all area studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UAlbany paid an average of $1,069 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $25,660 |
| Fees | $3,338 | $3,338 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,182 | $16,182 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students earned a bachelor's degree in area studies from UAlbany. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UAlbany does not offer an online option for its area studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UAlbany Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in area studies from UAlbany in 2022 were women.
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 | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University at Albany.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 28 |
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