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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #66 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,659 a year. This is less than $30,421, which is the national median of all area studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, area studies students borrow a median amount of $15,655 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all area studies bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Western Washington University.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of area studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 12 |
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