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. In addition, we cover how Vanderbilt ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The area studies major at Vanderbilt is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Area Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in area studies from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #83 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 Vanderbilt University.
Of the 27 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Area Studies from Vanderbilt in 2020-2021, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in area studies from Vanderbilt in 2021 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Vanderbilt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 12 |
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