Area Studies Programs in Washington
Area Studies focuses on the language, history, and politics of one world region. It is a small, language-heavy major whose graduates often pair it with international work, education, or graduate study rather than a single set occupation.
Programs below are ranked only when a college figure rests on at least 100 graduates. Programs on 30 to 99 graduates carry a small-program flag and are listed, not ranked. Anything smaller shows the national median for the major, badged as such.
Smaller Programs and National-Median Programs
These programs are too small for a trustworthy ranked figure, or their college figure is not published. They are listed, not ranked.
| College | Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Washington University | Area Studies | $38,972 National median for this major n=3,356 | Not published |
| The Evergreen State College | Area Studies | $38,972 National median for this major n=3,356 | Not published |
| Gonzaga University | Area Studies | $38,972 National median for this major n=3,356 | Not published |
| Pacific Lutheran University | Area Studies | $38,972 National median for this major n=3,356 | Not published |
| University of Puget Sound | Area Studies | $38,972 National median for this major n=3,356 | Not published |
| Seattle Pacific University | Area Studies | $38,972 National median for this major n=3,356 | Not published |
| Seattle University | Area Studies | $38,972 National median for this major n=3,356 | Not published |
| Washington State University | Area Studies | $38,972 National median for this major n=3,356 | Not published |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Area Studies | $43,984 Small program - rough guide n=89 | $12,952 Small program - rough guide n=74 |
| Western Washington University | Area Studies | $38,972 National median for this major n=3,356 | Not published |
| Whitman College | Area Studies | $38,972 National median for this major n=3,356 | Not published |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | Area Studies | $43,984 Small program - rough guide n=89 | $12,952 Small program - rough guide n=74 |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | Area Studies | $43,984 Small program - rough guide n=89 | $12,952 Small program - rough guide n=74 |