Area Studies
Bachelor's degree · State University of New York at New Paltz · New Paltz, NY
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$51,093Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
13Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Area Studies at State University of New York at New Paltz earn a median of $51,093. 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 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 |
| University at Albany Albany | $32,808 | $21,361 |
| 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 State University of New York at New Paltz make?
The median salary is $51,093 and $51,093 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.