Area Studies
Bachelor's degree · University at Albany · Albany, NY
$32,808Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,572Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$21,361Median federal debt
17Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Area Studies at University at Albany earn a median of $32,808 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 $21,361, about 65% of first-year earnings.
Area Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University Ithaca | $43,831 | $17,250 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $41,479 | $21,636 |
| Fordham University Bronx | $40,811 | $26,000 |
| Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva | $39,939 | $24,000 |
| Barnard College New York | $34,142 | $19,000 |
| Vassar College Poughkeepsie | $22,741 | — |
| CUNY Queens College Queens | $16,733 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Area Studies graduates from University at Albany make?
The median salary is $32,808 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,361.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.