# University of California-Los Angeles: Area Studies (bachelor's)

Los Angeles, CA. IPEDS 110662, CIP 05.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles/majors/area-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $23,819
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,755 (U.S. median for this major: $57,208 across 70 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,746 (U.S. median $20,552)
- Rank in CA: 4 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Area Studies at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Berkeley | $70,366 | $14,972 | $13,481 | 93% |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $59,042 | $22,697 | $16,109 | 83% |
| California State University-Northridge | $53,077 | not reported | $7,021 | 57% |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $51,755 | $17,746 | $12,548 | 93% |
| California State University-Fullerton | $50,739 | $17,500 | $6,555 | 70% |
| California State University-Long Beach | $50,071 | $15,697 | $10,440 | 69% |
| California State University-Chico | $41,818 | $16,375 | $14,480 | 63% |
| University of California-Riverside | $39,039 | not reported | $14,304 | 76% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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