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 SDSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #56 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #9 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in area studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in area studies from SDSU. This makes it the #83 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at San Diego State University.
Of the 12 area studies students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from SDSU, about 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in area studies from SDSU in 2021 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 49 |
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