by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how WUSTL ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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The area studies major at WUSTL 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, Washington University in St Louis handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Washington University in St Louis.
Of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in area studies from WUSTL in 2021, 29% were men and 71% were women.
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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in area studies from WUSTL. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 32 |
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