Area Studies bachelor's degree programs in Massachusetts
Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Massachusetts
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
CAREER CONTEXT IN MA
What related occupations pay in Massachusetts
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1062Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $100,470
- Middle 50% wage range
- $81,450–$131,680
- State employment
- 610
- Projected growth
- +2.7%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Massachusetts; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tufts University | Medford | $69,037 | Not available |
| 2 | Amherst College | Amherst | $68,618 | Not available |
| 3 | Brandeis University | Waltham | $54,306 | $26,000 |
| 4 | Smith College | Northampton | $51,131 | $19,000 |
| 5 | Williams College | Williamstown | $43,501 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Area Studies in Massachusetts
What do Area Studies bachelor's degree graduates earn in Massachusetts?
Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $54,306 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $19,000 among the 2 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Massachusetts colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Tufts University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.