Area Studies: master's degree earnings by college
Median earnings of area studies graduates (master's degree) one year after graduation, at 7 colleges. National median: $59,749, rising to $74,265 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University | DC | $71,262 | $91,661 | $83,447 |
| 2 | Harvard University | MA | $69,625 | $115,583 | — |
| 3 | Columbia University in the City of New York | NY | $62,498 | $81,697 | $60,500 |
| 4 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | WA | $59,749 | $88,197 | $36,609 |
| 5 | The University of Texas at Austin | TX | $58,295 | $64,285 | — |
| 6 | New York University | NY | $58,259 | $71,404 | $41,523 |
| 7 | Center for Advanced Studies On Puerto Rico and the Caribbean | PR | $28,356 | — | — |
Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.
Frequently asked questions
How much do area studies graduates earn?
The median college reports $59,749 in earnings one year after a master's degree in area studies and $74,265 four years after. The highest is $71,262 at Georgetown University.
How much student debt do area studies graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $60,500 at the typical college.