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. We've also included details on how UChicago ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at UChicago was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 30 students received their master’s degree in area studies from UChicago. This makes it the #7 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's area studies program at UChicago make a median salary of $35,643. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,121.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of Chicago.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in area studies from UChicago. About 13% were men and 87% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 students earned a master's degree in area studies from UChicago. About 53% of these graduates were women and the other 47% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 24 |
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