# University of Puget Sound: Area Studies (bachelor's)

Tacoma, WA. IPEDS 236328, CIP 05.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-puget-sound/majors/area-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,232
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,407 (U.S. median for this major: $57,208 across 70 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $20,552)
- Rank in WA: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (5 colleges, $56,926): +$481
- Versus the U.S. median: +$199

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,407 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $23,643 | $97,646 | 5.7 years |
| 30-48k | $23,133 | $95,539 | 5.6 years |
| 48-75k | $31,649 | $130,710 | 7.6 years |
| 75-110k | $34,870 | $144,013 | 8.4 years |
| 110k+ | $45,456 | $187,733 | 10.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Area Studies at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Puget Sound | $57,407 | $27,000 | $38,394 | 68% |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $56,926 | $14,922 | $14,091 | 85% |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $56,926 | $14,922 | $12,319 | 65% |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $56,926 | $14,922 | $10,163 | 63% |
| Western Washington University | $40,623 | $15,655 | $21,193 | 65% |

## 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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