Area Studies
Bachelor's degree · University of California-Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA
$23,819Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,755Median earnings 4 years after
$60,726Median earnings 5 years after
$17,090Median federal debt
41Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Area Studies at University of California-Los Angeles earn a median of $23,819 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $56,625 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,190–$78,481). Median debt is $17,090, about 72% of first-year earnings.
Area Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (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 | — |
| 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 University of California-Los Angeles make?
The median salary is $23,819 one year after graduation and $60,726 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,090.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.