by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in area studies at IUB. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates IUB as a strong choice for area studies, coming in at #21 out of 80 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 21 of 80 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in Indiana | 1 of 2 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 12 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in area studies at IUB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 6 |
| Master’s | 23 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Indiana University-Bloomington handed out 23 master’s degrees in area studies.
IUB is among the very best schools in the country for area studies at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 8 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,950 | $58,000 |
| Fees | $1,522 | $1,522 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 57% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of area studies master’s degree graduates at IUB are White. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
IUB awarded 8 master’s degrees in russian studies recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
IUB granted 7 master’s completions in ural-altaic and central asian studies recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).
IUB awarded 4 master’s completions in east asian studies in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
IUB awarded 2 master’s degrees in latin american studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
IUB conferred 1 master’s degree in african 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%).
IUB awarded 1 master’s completion in western european studies in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at IUB. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Area Studies | 6 |