by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in area studies at UIC. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UIC as a strong choice for area studies, coming in at #69 out of 80 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 69 of 80 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in Illinois | 3 of 3 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 of 12 |
Here is each degree level offered in area studies at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 10 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago conferred 13 master’s degrees in area studies.
UIC ranks competitively among schools offering area studies at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 3 |
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 |
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 22 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,000 | $45,000 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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Among recent graduates, 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 UIC are Hispanic or Latino. About 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UIC conferred 8 master’s degrees in latin american studies recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
UIC conferred 5 master’s completions in german studies in the most recent reporting year — 20% to women and 80% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago handed out 1 doctoral degree in area studies.
UIC is not currently ranked for area studies at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in area studies from UIC identified as women.
The majority of area studies doctoral degree graduates at UIC were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago 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 | 0 |
UIC granted 1 doctoral completion in german studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UIC. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Area Studies | 10 |