Area Studies

Bachelor's degree · Indiana University-Bloomington · Bloomington, IN

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
6Graduates 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 Indiana schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame
$35,304$18,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.

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