Area Studies
Bachelor's degree · University of California-San Diego · La Jolla, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$11,000Median federal debt
19Graduates per year
How this program compares
Earnings for this program are not published because too few graduates were matched to federal records. 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
| 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 | — |
| 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 student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.