by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in area studies at Stanford University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Stanford University as a strong choice for area studies, ranked #11 out of 80 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 11 of 80 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in California | 2 of 13 |
The table below lists every degree level available for area studies at Stanford University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 36 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Stanford University conferred 36 master’s degrees in area studies.
Stanford 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 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 7 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $74,475 | $74,475 |
| Fees | $783 | $783 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of area studies master’s degree graduates at Stanford 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 Stanford University with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Stanford University conferred 26 master’s degrees in east asian studies in the most recent reporting year — 58% to women and 42% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (50%).
Stanford University conferred 7 master’s completions in latin american studies in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (43%).
Stanford University granted 3 master’s degrees in russian, central european, east european and eurasian studies in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (33%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Stanford University conferred 1 doctoral degree in area studies.
Stanford University has not been ranked for area studies at the doctoral level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in area studies from Stanford University identified as men.
The majority of area studies doctoral degree graduates at Stanford University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a doctoral in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Stanford University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Area Studies | 16 |