by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Georgetown. It is offered 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:
College Factual ranks Georgetown among the top schools in the country for area studies, ranked #6 out of 72 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 6 of 72 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in District of Columbia | 1 of 2 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 of 14 |
The table below lists every degree level available for area studies at Georgetown, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 106 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Georgetown University handed out 16 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Georgetown is among the very best schools in the country for area studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Area Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Georgetown earn a median of $83,492 a year. This is below $103,843, the median for all majors at Georgetown.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,784 | $67,896 |
| Fees | $193 | $193 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 19% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Georgetown were White. Roughly 81% of graduates 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Georgetown granted 16 bachelor’s completions in american/united states studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 81% to women and 19% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (81%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Georgetown. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Area Studies | 106 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Area Studies | 3 |