by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in area studies at Cornell University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cornell University among the top schools in the country for area studies, coming in at #41 out of 80 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 41 of 80 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in New York | 3 of 7 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 9 of 18 |
The following degree levels are offered in area studies at Cornell University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Cornell University conferred 8 master’s degrees in area studies.
Cornell University is not currently ranked for area studies at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,306 | $81,306 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 25% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of area studies master’s degree graduates at Cornell University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Cornell University conferred 7 master’s completions in asian studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (57%).
Cornell University awarded 1 master’s completion in german studies recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Cornell University awarded 5 doctoral degrees in area studies.
Cornell University is not currently ranked for area studies at the doctoral level.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in area studies from Cornell University identified as men.
The majority of area studies doctoral degree graduates at Cornell University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a doctoral in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Cornell University granted 4 doctoral degrees in near and middle eastern studies in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (50%).
Cornell University conferred 1 doctoral completion in german studies in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Cornell University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Area Studies | 27 |