by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how CSULB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at CSULB was ranked #50 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #8 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in area studies from CSULB. This makes it the #43 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSULB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,213 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,421 for all area studies students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CSULB, area studies students borrow a median amount of $15,697 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all area studies bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at California State University - Long Beach.
Of the 42 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Area Studies from CSULB in 2020-2021, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 6 area studies students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from CSULB, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 98 |
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