by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in area studies at WashU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WashU highly for area studies, ranked #20 out of 80 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 20 of 80 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in Missouri | 1 of 2 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 of 2 |
The following degree levels are granted in area studies at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington University in St Louis awarded 1 master’s degree in area studies.
WashU is not yet ranked for area studies at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $70,008 | $70,008 |
| Fees | $646 | $646 |
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Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in area studies from WashU were women.
The majority of area studies master’s degree graduates at WashU were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master’s 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 |
WashU conferred 1 master’s degree in american/united states studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington University in St Louis awarded 4 graduate certificate degrees in area studies.
WashU is not currently ranked for area studies at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of area studies graduate certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of area studies graduate certificate degree graduates at WashU are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a graduate certificate in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WashU granted 3 graduate certificate completions in latin american studies in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
WashU conferred 1 graduate certificate degree in american/united states studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at WashU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Area Studies | 20 |