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Area Studies at University of Kansas

18 Bachelor's Degrees
8 Master's Degrees
0 Doctor's Degrees
Area Studies is one of the majors in the area, ethnic, culture, & gender studies program at University of Kansas.

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how KU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in area studies.

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Area Studies Degrees Available at KU

KU Area Studies Rankings

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
Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 26
Best Area Studies Schools 27

Popularity of Area Studies at KU

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.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Area Studies from KU Cost?

$11,700 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

KU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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
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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KU Area Studies Bachelor’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 13
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Does KU Offer an Online BA in Area Studies?

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.

KU Area Studies Master’s Program Diversity

All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in area studies from KU in 2022 were women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 2
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Area Studies Student Diversity at KU

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
Ethnic Studies 41

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