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Area Studies at California State University - Fullerton

44 Bachelor's Degrees
8 Master's Degrees
#56 Overall Quality
The Area Studies major is part of the area, ethnic, culture, & gender studies program at California State University - Fullerton.

Here, 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 Cal State Fullerton ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.

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Area Studies Degrees Available at Cal State Fullerton

Cal State Fullerton Area Studies Rankings

The bachelor's program at Cal State Fullerton was ranked #56 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #9 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools 14
Best Area Studies Graduate Degree Schools 16
Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 55
Best Area Studies Schools 56

Popularity of Area Studies at Cal State Fullerton

During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Fullerton handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in area studies from Cal State Fullerton. This makes it the #30 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do Area Studies Graduates from Cal State Fullerton Make?

$29,316 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Area Studies Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of area studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cal State Fullerton is $29,316. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,211 for all area studies students.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Area Studies from Cal State Fullerton Cost?

$7,073 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Cal State Fullerton Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $5,742 $17,622
Fees $1,331 $1,331
Books and Supplies $965 $965
On Campus Room and Board $18,348 $18,348
On Campus Other Expenses $4,254 $4,254

Learn more about Cal State Fullerton tuition and fees.

Cal State Fullerton Area Studies Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in area studies from Cal State Fullerton. About 32% were men and 68% were women.

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The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of grads fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fullerton with a bachelor's in area studies.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 27
White 4
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 6

Does Cal State Fullerton Offer an Online BA in Area Studies?

Online degrees for the Cal State Fullerton area studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal State Fullerton Online Learning page.

Cal State Fullerton Area Studies Master’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a master's degree in area studies from Cal State Fullerton. About 54% of these graduates were women and the other 46% were men.

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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, 54% of grads fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fullerton with a master's in area studies.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 3

Cal State Fullerton Area Studies Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at California State University - Fullerton.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Ethnic Studies 53

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