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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
Best Area Studies Schools | 27 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in area studies from KU. This makes it the #30 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at KU was $944 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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Of the 18 area studies students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from KU, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in area studies.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
White | 13 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in area studies from KU in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in area studies.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 2 |
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 of Kansas.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Ethnic Studies | 41 |
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