by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Stanford ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for area studies majors, Stanford came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Stanford University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 28 students received their master’s degree in area studies from Stanford. This makes it the #8 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in area studies in 2021, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Graduates of the master's area studies program at Stanford make a median salary of $48,121. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allarea studies master's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Stanford University.
The area studies program at Stanford awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 28 area studies students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Stanford, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 31 |
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