We'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 UCR ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCR was ranked #60 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #10 in California.Ranking Type Rank Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 58 Best Area Studies Schools 60
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Riverside handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in area studies from UCR. This makes it the #73 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $11,834 $42,611 Fees $2,336 $2,336 Books and Supplies $1,748 $1,748 On Campus Room and Board $19,433 $19,433 On Campus Other Expenses $4,934 $4,934
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Of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in area studies from UCR in 2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.

The majority of the bachelor'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 - Riverside with a bachelor's in area studies.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UCR area studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCR Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in area studies from UCR in 2022 were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a master's in area studies.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of California - Riverside.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 56 |
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