We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Northwestern University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level granted in area studies at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.Degree Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s 9 Graduate Certificate 2
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 9 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Northwestern University has not been ranked for area studies at the bachelor’s level.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $60,276 $67,158 Fees $1,164 $1,164
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Among recent graduates, 22% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s in area studies.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northwestern University granted 7 bachelor’s completions in american/united states studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (43%).
Northwestern University conferred 2 bachelor’s degrees in near and middle eastern studies in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northwestern University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.Graduate Level Annual Graduates Graduate Certificate Degrees in Area Studies 2