by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UH Manoa / UHM. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UH Manoa / UHM among the top schools in the country for area studies, placing at #70 out of 72 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 70 of 72 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in Hawaii | 1 of 1 |
The table below lists every degree level available for area studies at UH Manoa / UHM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Hawaii at Manoa handed out 18 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
UH Manoa / UHM is among the very best schools in the country for area studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Hawaii | 1 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 13 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 62 |
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UH Manoa / UHM report a median salary of $43,898 a year. This is below $57,795, the median for all majors at UH Manoa / UHM.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UH Manoa / UHM, area studies students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $20,540, the typical median for all majors at UH Manoa / UHM.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,304 | $33,336 |
| Fees | $882 | $882 |
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Among recent graduates, 6% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UH Manoa / UHM are Asian. About 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UH Manoa / UHM awarded 10 bachelor’s completions in asian studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (40%).
UH Manoa / UHM conferred 8 bachelor’s completions in american/united states studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (38%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UH Manoa / UHM. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Area Studies | 21 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Area Studies | 6 |
