by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in area studies at U of Michigan. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates U of Michigan among the top schools in the country for area studies, ranked #37 out of 80 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 37 of 80 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in Michigan | 1 of 1 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 12 |
The following degree levels are granted in area studies at U of Michigan, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Professional Certificate | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor awarded 5 master’s degrees in area studies.
U of Michigan has not been 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 | $72,552 | $75,552 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of area studies master’s degree graduates at U of Michigan were White. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
U of Michigan granted 5 master’s degrees in american/united states studies/civilization recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (40%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor handed out 3 doctoral degrees in area studies.
U of Michigan is not currently ranked for area studies at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of area studies doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of area studies doctoral degree graduates at U of Michigan are Black or African American. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a doctoral in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
U of Michigan conferred 3 doctoral completions in american/united states studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (33%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor conferred 3 professional certificate degrees in area studies.
U of Michigan has not been ranked for area studies at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of area studies professional certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of area studies professional certificate degree graduates at U of Michigan were Black or African American. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a professional certificate in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
U of Michigan granted 2 professional certificate completions in african studies in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (50%).
U of Michigan granted 1 professional certificate degree in russian studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at U of Michigan. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Area Studies | 45 |