Below are the key facts about this program at University of Chicago. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are granted in area studies at University of Chicago, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 21 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Chicago conferred 20 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
University of Chicago has not been ranked for area studies at the bachelor’s level.
Area Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Chicago report a median salary of $67,026 a year. This is below $98,855, the median for all majors at University of Chicago.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,256 | $67,446 |
| Fees | $1,878 | $1,878 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Chicago are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Chicago conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in african studies in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (31%).
University of Chicago granted 7 bachelor’s degrees in latin american studies in the latest year of data — 43% to women and 57% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (71%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Chicago. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Area Studies | 21 |