Area Studies

Bachelor's degree · Azusa Pacific University · Azusa, CA

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$40,364Median earnings 3 years after
$59,136Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Area Studies at Azusa Pacific University earn a median of $40,364. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $56,625 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,190–$78,481).

Area Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley
$50,728$14,839
University of California-Irvine
Irvine
$30,897—
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$29,316$17,500
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach
$28,591$15,348
California State University-Northridge
Northridge
$26,793—
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$23,819$17,090
California State University-Chico
Chico
$23,149$16,500
University of California-Davis
Davis
$21,527$14,167

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Area Studies graduates from Azusa Pacific University make?

The median salary is $40,364 and $59,136 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.