by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Georgetown ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at Georgetown was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Georgetown University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in area studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 106 students received their master’s degree in area studies from Georgetown. This makes it the #1 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in area studies in 2021, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Graduates of the master's area studies program at Georgetown make a median salary of $59,362. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all area studies graduates with a master's is $48,121.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Georgetown University.
Of the 25 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Area Studies from Georgetown in 2020-2021, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Georgetown are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 106 students earned a master's degree in area studies from Georgetown. About 58% of these graduates were women and the other 42% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 15 |
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