by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at IUB. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates IUB as a strong choice for area studies, coming in at #19 out of 72 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 19 of 72 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in Indiana | 1 of 2 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 10 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in area studies at IUB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 6 |
| Master’s | 23 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Indiana University-Bloomington awarded 6 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
IUB has not been ranked for area studies at the bachelor’s level.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at IUB, area studies graduates take on a median debt of $21,710 in student loans. This is higher than $20,463, the typical median for all majors at IUB.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,913 | $40,369 |
| Fees | $1,522 | $1,522 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at IUB were White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
IUB granted 3 bachelor’s completions in east asian studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (33%).
IUB awarded 2 bachelor’s degrees in ural-altaic and central asian studies recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
IUB granted 1 bachelor’s degree in south asian studies recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at IUB. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Area Studies | 23 |