by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in area studies at University of Maryland-College Park. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Maryland-College Park as a strong choice for area studies, ranked #48 out of 80 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 48 of 80 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in Maryland | 3 of 3 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 12 of 18 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in area studies at University of Maryland-College Park, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 6 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 7 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maryland-College Park conferred 4 master’s degrees in area studies.
University of Maryland-College Park is not yet ranked for area studies at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 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 University of Maryland-College Park are Asian. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Maryland-College Park conferred 4 master’s degrees in american/united states studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (50%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maryland-College Park conferred 4 doctoral degrees in area studies.
University of Maryland-College Park is not yet ranked for area studies at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of area studies doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of area studies doctoral degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park are Asian. 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 Maryland-College Park with a doctoral in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Maryland-College Park granted 4 doctoral degrees in american/united states studies/civilization recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (25%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland-College Park awarded 11 graduate certificate degrees in area studies.
University of Maryland-College Park is a solid choice among schools offering area studies at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of area studies graduate certificate degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of area studies graduate certificate degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a graduate certificate in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
University of Maryland-College Park awarded 11 graduate certificate completions in latin american and caribbean studies recently — 36% to women and 64% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (45%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at University of Maryland-College Park. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Area Studies | 6 |
| Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Area Studies | 7 |