Area Studies bachelor's degree programs in Washington
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 Washington
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of Puget SoundTacoma · $27,000 federal debt$57,4072University of Washington-Tacoma CampusTacoma · $14,922 federal debt$56,9263University of Washington-Bothell CampusBothell · $14,922 federal debt$56,9264University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle · $14,922 federal debt$56,9265Western Washington UniversityBellingham · $15,655 federal debt$40,623
CAREER CONTEXT IN WA
What related occupations pay in Washington
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
- $81,410
- Middle 50% wage range
- $63,810–$97,910
- State employment
- 240
- Projected growth
- +2.7%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Washington; 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 | University of Puget Sound | Tacoma | $57,407 | $27,000 |
| 2 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | Tacoma | $56,926 | $14,922 |
| 3 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus | Bothell | $56,926 | $14,922 |
| 4 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Seattle | $56,926 | $14,922 |
| 5 | Western Washington University | Bellingham | $40,623 | $15,655 |
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 Washington
What do Area Studies bachelor's degree graduates earn in Washington?
Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $56,926 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $14,922 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Washington colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Puget Sound has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.