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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UW - Madison ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Madison was ranked #19 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in area studies from UW - Madison. This makes it the #20 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in area studies in 2021, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Madison go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,123 a year. This is higher than $30,421, which is the national median for all area studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison, area studies students borrow a median amount of $20,850 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,500 for all area studies majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Of the 21 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Area Studies from UW - Madison in 2020-2021, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 12 area studies students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UW - Madison, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 324 |
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