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. Also, learn how UMass Boston ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #89 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #9 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in area studies from UMass Boston. This makes it the #35 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students earned a bachelor's degree in area studies from UMass Boston. About 46% of these graduates were women and the other 54% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of area studies master's degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Boston are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 28 |
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