by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at U of Michigan. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates U of Michigan among the top schools in the country for area studies, ranked #31 out of 72 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 31 of 72 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in Michigan | 1 of 1 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 10 |
The following degree levels are granted in area studies at U of Michigan, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Professional Certificate | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor conferred 45 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
U of Michigan 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 Michigan | 1 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from U of Michigan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,690 a year. This is lower than $92,481, the median for all majors at U of Michigan.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at U of Michigan, area studies students borrow a median amount of $16,984 in student loans. This is lower than $19,108, the typical median for all majors at U of Michigan.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $62,749 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
Learn more about U of Michigan tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Michigan were White. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
U of Michigan awarded 24 bachelor’s degrees in asian studies/civilization recently — 54% to women and 46% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (42%).
U of Michigan awarded 16 bachelor’s completions in american/united states studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (69%).
U of Michigan awarded 4 bachelor’s degrees in near and middle eastern studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
U of Michigan granted 1 bachelor’s degree in latin american and caribbean studies recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at U of Michigan. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Area Studies | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Area Studies | 3 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Area Studies | 3 |
