We'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. Also, learn how WUSTL ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at WUSTL was ranked #12 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Best Area Studies Schools | 12 |
Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in area studies from WUSTL. This makes it the #50 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of area studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at WUSTL is $30,716. This is less than $34,211, which is the national median of all area studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WUSTL paid an average of $2,573 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
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Of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in area studies from WUSTL in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WUSTL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in area studies.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
White | 14 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WUSTL area studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WUSTL Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in area studies from WUSTL in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WUSTL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in area studies.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 2 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Washington University in St Louis.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Ethnic Studies | 47 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.