by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in area studies at UC Berkeley. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Berkeley highly for area studies, coming in at #3 out of 80 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 3 of 80 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in California | 1 of 13 |
The following degree levels are available for area studies at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 60 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Berkeley awarded 8 master’s degrees in area studies.
UC Berkeley is not yet ranked for area studies at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,802 | $72,229 |
| Fees | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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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 UC Berkeley 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 University of California-Berkeley with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UC Berkeley granted 7 master’s degrees in asian studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (71%).
UC Berkeley granted 1 master’s completion in near and middle eastern studies in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Berkeley handed out 4 doctoral degrees in area studies.
UC Berkeley is not yet ranked for area studies at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 4 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in area studies from UC Berkeley were women.
The largest share of area studies doctoral degree graduates at UC Berkeley are White. Approximately 25% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a doctoral in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UC Berkeley awarded 4 doctoral completions in near and middle eastern studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (25%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UC Berkeley. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Area Studies | 60 |