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Area Studies at Washington University in St Louis

25 Bachelor's Degrees
5 Master's Degrees
#12 Overall Quality
Area Studies is one of the majors in the area, ethnic, culture, & gender studies program at Washington University in St Louis.

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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Area Studies Degrees Available at WUSTL

WUSTL Area Studies Rankings

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
Best Area Studies Schools 12
Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 13

Popularity of Area Studies at WUSTL

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.

How Much Do Area Studies Graduates from WUSTL Make?

$30,716 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Area Studies Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

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.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Area Studies from WUSTL Cost?

$62,982 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

WUSTL Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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
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

Learn more about WUSTL tuition and fees.

WUSTL Area Studies Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in area studies from WUSTL in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 14
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Does WUSTL Offer an Online BA in Area Studies?

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.

WUSTL Area Studies Master’s Program Diversity

All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in area studies from WUSTL in 2022 were women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 2
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 0

WUSTL Area Studies Students

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
Ethnic Studies 47

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