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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UCLA ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCLA was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in area studies from UCLA. This makes it the #23 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of area studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCLA is $22,438. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,421 for all area studies students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCLA, area studies students borrow a median amount of $17,746 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all area studies bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of California - Los Angeles.
Of the 92 area studies students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UCLA, about 47% were men and 53% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 area studies majors earned their master's degree from UCLA. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% 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, 64% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 358 |
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