by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in area studies at UT Austin. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UT Austin highly for area studies, placing at #57 out of 80 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 57 of 80 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in Texas | 1 of 1 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 3 |
Here is each degree level available for area studies at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 53 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin conferred 24 master’s degrees in area studies.
UT Austin is among the very best schools in the country for area studies at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 14 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,598 | $54,384 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 58% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of area studies master’s degree graduates at UT Austin are White. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UT Austin granted 7 master’s completions in russian studies recently — 43% to women and 57% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%).
UT Austin conferred 6 master’s completions in latin american studies in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
UT Austin conferred 6 master’s degrees in near and middle eastern studies in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
UT Austin awarded 2 master’s degrees in american/united states studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (50%).
UT Austin granted 2 master’s completions in italian studies in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
UT Austin granted 1 master’s completion in asian studies/civilization recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at Austin awarded 8 doctoral degrees in area studies.
UT Austin has not been ranked for area studies at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of area studies doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of area studies doctoral degree graduates at UT Austin are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a doctoral in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UT Austin awarded 3 doctoral completions in american/united states studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
UT Austin granted 3 doctoral degrees in latin american studies in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).
UT Austin awarded 2 doctoral degrees in italian studies recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UT Austin. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Area Studies | 53 |