by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in area studies at Brown University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Brown University as a strong choice for area studies, ranked #28 out of 80 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 28 of 80 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in Rhode Island | 1 of 1 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the New England Region | 9 of 14 |
The table below lists every degree level available for area studies at Brown University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 72 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Brown University handed out 12 master’s degrees in area studies.
Brown University is among the very best schools in the country for area studies at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island | 1 |
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 3 |
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 11 |
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of area studies master’s degree graduates at Brown University are Asian. About 25% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Brown University conferred 10 master’s degrees in american/united states studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (30%).
Brown University awarded 1 master’s completion in french studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Brown University awarded 1 master’s degree in italian studies in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Brown University awarded 14 doctoral degrees in area studies.
Brown University is among the very best schools in the country for area studies at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island | 1 |
| Best Area Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 2 |
| Best Area Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 36% of area studies doctoral degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of area studies doctoral degree graduates at Brown University are Black or African American. About 14% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a doctoral in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Brown University granted 7 doctoral completions in american/united states studies/civilization recently — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (14%).
Brown University awarded 3 doctoral degrees in slavic studies in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (67%).
Brown University awarded 2 doctoral degrees in african studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (100%).
Brown University granted 1 doctoral degree in german studies in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
Brown University granted 1 doctoral degree in italian studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men.
Undergraduate study is also available at Brown University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Area Studies | 72 |