Area Studies
Master's degree · The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX
$46,699Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,173Median earnings 3 years after
$74,111Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
27Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Area Studies at The University of Texas at Austin earn a median of $46,699 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $68,936 four years after graduating (middle half: $45,626–$99,104).
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Area Studies graduates from The University of Texas at Austin make?
The median salary is $46,699 one year after graduation and $74,111 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.