by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at William & Mary. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, William & Mary as a strong choice for area studies, ranked #12 out of 72 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 12 of 72 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in Virginia | 1 of 2 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 of 11 |
Here is each degree level granted in area studies at William & Mary, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, William & Mary awarded 44 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
William & Mary is among the very best schools in the country for area studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 1 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
Area Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at William & Mary earn a median of $59,898 a year. This is lower than $68,594, the median for all majors at William & Mary.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at William & Mary, area studies students accumulate a median of $15,250 in student loans. This is lower than $18,935, the typical median for all majors at William & Mary.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,434 | $43,442 |
| Fees | $7,025 | $7,596 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at William & Mary are White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
William & Mary awarded 10 bachelor’s completions in american/united states studies/civilization recently — 70% to women and 30% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (70%).
William & Mary granted 10 bachelor’s degrees in chinese studies recently — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (40%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at William & Mary. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Area Studies | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Area Studies | 4 |
