by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Wellesley College. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Wellesley College as a strong choice for area studies, placing at #7 out of 72 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 7 of 72 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 6 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the New England Region | 3 of 13 |
The following degree levels are offered in area studies at Wellesley College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wellesley College conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Wellesley College is among the very best schools in the country for area studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 1 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 3 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
Area Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Wellesley College earn a median of $55,437 a year. This is lower than $79,431, the median for all majors at Wellesley College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Wellesley College, area studies students borrow a median amount of $9,525 in student loans. This is lower than $11,075, the typical median for all majors at Wellesley College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,424 | $66,880 |
| Fees | $296 | $296 |
Find out more about Wellesley College tuition and fees.
Every one of the 24 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in area studies from Wellesley College identified as women.
The largest share of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Wellesley College are White. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wellesley College with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Wellesley College conferred 9 bachelor’s degrees in american/united states studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (44%).
Wellesley College conferred 6 bachelor’s completions in near and middle eastern studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
Wellesley College granted 4 bachelor’s degrees in italian studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
Wellesley College conferred 2 bachelor’s degrees in latin american studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (50%).
Wellesley College awarded 1 bachelor’s degree in german studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Wellesley College awarded 1 bachelor’s degree in russian studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Wellesley College conferred 1 bachelor’s completion in south asian studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (100%).
