Here is an overview of this program at Barnard. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Barnard among the top schools in the country for area studies, coming in at #32 out of 72 schools nationally.Ranking Rank Best Area Studies Schools 32 of 72 Best Area Studies Schools in New York 1 of 6 Best Area Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region 5 of 14
The table below lists every degree level available for area studies at Barnard, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.Degree Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s 28
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Barnard College handed out 28 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Barnard holds a strong position among schools offering area studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at Barnard, area studies students accumulate a median of $19,000 in student loans. This is higher than $17,723, the typical median for all majors at Barnard.

The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.In State Out of State Tuition $57,734 $67,602 Fees $2,286 $2,286
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Every one of the 28 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in area studies from Barnard identified as women.
The largest share of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Barnard were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Barnard College with a bachelor’s in area studies.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Barnard awarded 21 bachelor’s degrees in american/united states studies/civilization recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).
Barnard granted 3 bachelor’s completions in african studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (67%).
Barnard conferred 2 bachelor’s completions in russian studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).