by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in area studies at BU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BU among the top schools in the country for area studies, coming in at #16 out of 80 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 16 of 80 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in Massachusetts | 4 of 7 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the New England Region | 7 of 14 |
Here is each degree level granted in area studies at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 8 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 10 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University awarded 1 master’s degree in area studies.
BU has not been ranked for area studies at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,670 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in area studies from BU identified as men.
The largest share of area studies master’s degree graduates at BU were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
BU granted 1 master’s completion in latin american studies in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University handed out 3 doctoral degrees in area studies.
BU is not currently ranked for area studies at the doctoral level.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in area studies from BU identified as women.
The largest share of area studies doctoral degree graduates at BU were White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a doctoral in area studies.
| 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 |
BU granted 3 doctoral completions in regional studies (u.s., canadian, foreign) recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at BU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Area Studies | 8 |
| Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Area Studies | 10 |