by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in area studies at Harvard University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Harvard University among the top schools in the country for area studies, coming in at #6 out of 80 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 6 of 80 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 7 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the New England Region | 3 of 14 |
The table below lists every degree level available for area studies at Harvard University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 50 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
During the most recent reporting year, Harvard University handed out 50 master’s degrees in area studies.
Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for area studies at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $77,100 | $77,100 |
| Fees | $1,592 | $1,592 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 54% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of area studies master’s degree graduates at Harvard University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Harvard University granted 21 master’s completions in east asian studies in the most recent reporting year — 43% to women and 57% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (67%).
Harvard University awarded 16 master’s completions in near and middle eastern studies recently — 44% to women and 56% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (38%).
Harvard University granted 13 master’s degrees in russian, central european, east european and eurasian studies in the latest year of data — 54% to women and 46% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Harvard University conferred 21 doctoral degrees in area studies.
Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for area studies at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best Area Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of area studies doctoral degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of area studies doctoral degree graduates at Harvard University were White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a doctoral in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Harvard University conferred 10 doctoral completions in east asian studies in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (50%).
Harvard University awarded 5 doctoral degrees in near and middle eastern studies recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
Harvard University granted 4 doctoral degrees in american/united states studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (50%).
Harvard University awarded 1 doctoral completion in south asian studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
Harvard University conferred 1 doctoral completion in ural-altaic and central asian studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Harvard University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Area Studies | 29 |