by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in area studies at Columbia University. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Columbia University as a strong choice for area studies, placing at #53 out of 80 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 53 of 80 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in New York | 4 of 7 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 13 of 18 |
Here is each degree level available for area studies at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 63 |
| Master’s | 51 |
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 51 master’s degrees in area studies.
Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for area studies at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 2 |
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 |
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 19 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,888 | $81,888 |
| Fees | $3,037 | $3,037 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 49% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of area studies master’s degree graduates at Columbia University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Columbia University awarded 19 master’s completions in western european studies in the most recent reporting year — 47% to women and 53% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (42%).
Columbia University conferred 13 master’s degrees in american/united states studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 69% to women and 31% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (31%).
Columbia University conferred 9 master’s completions in east asian studies recently — 44% to women and 56% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (67%).
Columbia University conferred 5 master’s completions in south asian studies in the most recent reporting year — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (60%).
Columbia University granted 4 master’s degrees in latin american studies recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
Columbia University awarded 1 master’s degree in russian, central european, east european and eurasian studies in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Columbia University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Area Studies | 63 |