by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in area studies at Illinois. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Illinois highly for area studies, placing at #68 out of 80 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 68 of 80 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in Illinois | 2 of 3 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 of 12 |
Here is each degree level offered in area studies at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign conferred 12 master’s degrees in area studies.
Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for area studies at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 21 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,500 | $46,500 |
| Fees | $3,377 | $3,377 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 25% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of area studies master’s degree graduates at Illinois are White. Approximately 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Illinois granted 4 master’s degrees in east asian studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
Illinois awarded 3 master’s completions in russian studies recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Illinois granted 2 master’s degrees in latin american studies in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (50%).
Illinois awarded 1 master’s degree in african studies recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).
Illinois granted 1 master’s degree in european studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign conferred 3 doctoral degrees in area studies.
Illinois is not currently ranked for area studies at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of area studies doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of area studies doctoral degree graduates at Illinois are Non-Resident Alien. 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 Urbana-Champaign 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 | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Illinois awarded 3 doctoral completions in east asian studies in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Illinois. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Area Studies | 14 |